RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3078, 7 April 1892, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, HUNTLY.

Monday—(Befare Captain Jncks.m, R.M., and W. Tattlay, J. P.) Breaches of the Peace.—A. Geary and A. McGlynn were charged by Constable White with committing a breach of the peace by fighting in a public place, to wit the Great North Road, on the night of Monday, 29th February. (Before the case proceeded, the accused objected to the presence of the local Justice on the Bench, he being, in their opinion, unduly prejudiced against the section of miners to which they belonged. The Justice retired during the hearing of the charge.) Accused pleaded not guilty. Evidence was adduced and the offence proved. They were each 10s and costs 17s. —Dr. Chas. Brooine and John Singer were charged with fighting in front of the bar of the Huntly Hotel. Const. White prosecuted. A number of witnesses were examined by both sides, the offence was proved and tho "doctor " was filled 15a, with costs 17s (id. Singor was fined 7s (id, and costs 17s Gd.

Maintenance Case.—Charles Smith was summoned by Elizabeth Barclay for the maintenance of her illegitimate child, he being the putative father. Defendant admitted paternity, and offered to pay 7s (id per week towards the support of the child until it reached the age of 15 ; the offer was accepted. Judgment was given accordingly. Broome v. Hill.—Claim 19 guineas for medical attendance on defendant's father (deceased). Defendant had paid six guineas into court. This was for two visits to Matahura, 10 miles out, with a horse provided on each occasion. Subsequently Dr. D.ilziel was called in from Pukekohe. Mr \V. M. Hav appeared for defendant, and the plaintiff conducted his own case. The court Hat until 9 p.m. hearing evidence. Tho court resumed at 0 a.m. on Tuesday. After hearing the evidence of defendant and Dr. Dalziel, judgment was given for plaintiff for amount paid into court (six guinea?), and the cost?, which amounted to JJ(S 7s Ud, were given against him. Plaintiff upon this withdrew several other summonses asainst residents in the district, owing to the complete failure of his attempt to use the R.M. Court as a means of recovering such exorbitant charges as he had been in the hahit of making. Dr. Broome left by the mid-day train, and no one seems sorry that he has left the place. K H. Capper v. D. Barclay.—Claim £2 for horse hire. Judgment for plaintiff without costs.

Same v. Johansen.—Claim £i for sale of horse. Defendant admitted his liability, but stated he wa? unable to pay the amount. Ordered to pay one pound per month.