R.M. COURT, TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3033, 22 December 1891, Page 2

R.M. COURT, TE AWAMUTU.

Wednesday.—(Before Captain Jackson, R.M). Hunter v. Nikora.—Claim £6 lfis. Mr Cruickshank for plaintiff. Judgment for amount claimod and costs, £1 lGs. Adjournments,—Four civil case', in which Mr Gresham appeared for the respective plaintiffs, were allowed to stand over to suit the conveniences of the parties. Police v. Puna.—This was an information laid against a native tor a breach of the railway by-laws by jumping off a train while in motion. The defendant did not appear, although His Worship put off the case for an hour to give him a further opportunity of being present. Mr Samuel Cameron, the guard of the train, deposed to his repeatedly warning the accused, and of his still endangering his life by showing off his agility in jumping off and on the train. Mr Hetet and Constables Jones and Hopini al»o gave evidence, after which the court inflicted a fine of 10s and costs, £4 9s. Rkgina v. Obmsby.—This was a somewhat unusual proceeding, being an information laid by John French, a contractor, residing at Te Kuiti, against Jeremiah Ormsby, his partner in the firm of Ormsby and French, for the larceny of £92 4s 5d on the 14th November last. Mr Gresham appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Cruickshank for the accused. After reviewing the evidence, His Worship said it seemed to him to be a case for arbitration, and there seemed to him to be no criminal intent.—Mr Gresham said his client claimed £30 a3 being his share of the partnership moneys, but accused had it all, and he could not see him.—M. Cruickshank said his client, after paying olf the credi tors, would have drawu less than informant by about £2, but to show his bona fides he would deposit £20 to abide the result of the arbitration.—His Worship said he was satisfied there was no criminal intent, and dismissed the charge. J. W. Ellis v. Hae tb Hurl—On the application of Mr Gresham, this case was adjourned till the next sitting of the Court on the 20th January. Tanner v. Moki, Same v. Koroheke.— Similar applications were granted herein. Mainwaring v. Warren.—Mr Gresham applied that a warrant for the arrest of defendant should be issued.