Police Court Practice
WE may take the opportunity afforded by a requested correction of a report, to give an opinion on some points of police-court practice. Two parties having a difference,…
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Courts & crime, 1856
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Maitland Circuit Court
This court opens on Monday, the 8th instant. The following prisoners await their trial, in addition to those already reported, and exclusive of ball cases. William Smith, and John White, stealing money,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court.—wednesday. (From the Herald) Sittings in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Dickinson, and Mr. Justice Milford.) Mr. James Martin
Mr. Murray moved that the name of Mr. James Martin might, upon his own application, be struck off the roll of attorneys with a view to his admission as a barrister…
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No business was transacted at this court yesterday. A letter had been reoeived by Major Crummer from his Honor the Chief Justioe, stating…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court—thursday. (From the Herald, Sept. 5.) Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Dickinson, and Mr. Justice Therry. BALDWIN V. [?]
This was a contest respecting the cost of an action tried between the above-named parties more than eighteen months' ago. Mr. Broadhurst was counsel for plaintiff, and…
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This Court oponed on Tuesday, before his Honor the Chief Justice. The barristers present were Mr. Wise, who prosecuted for the Crown, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Circuit Court. Wednesday, September 10. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice.)
Michael Casey was indicted for stealing one mare, the property of Charles Cooper, at Rocky River, on the 1st June. Mr. Fancett appeared for the defence;…
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William Lewes, the man who was indicted for conspiring to take possession of the "Stebonheath," has been found guilty, and sentenced to be transported for life…
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WE have heard a rumour and believe it originated from a reliable source that a circuit court is about to be established at Tamworth and that enquiries relative…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. (Before His Honor the Chief Justice.) Thursday, September 11. MANSLAUGHTER
James Ross was indicted for [?] Killing John Hart, at Falbrook, on the 19th June. Mr. Faucett appeared for the defence; attorney. Mr. Mullen…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Causes. Friday, September 12. EVANS v. [?]. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice, and a special jury of four.)
This was an action in which William Evans, of Bellevue, was plaintiff, and Andrew Lang, of Danmore, defendant. The declaration stated that defendant had…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District News. Circuit Court at Armidale
In the Armidale Express of Saturday last we find published, as an advertisement, the petition to the Legislative Assambly adopted by the Armidale Circuit Court Committee,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Circuit Court. Civil Causes. Friday, September 12. SINGLE V. Humphrey and Another. (Before the Chief Justice and a Special Jury of four.)
The declaration stated that the defendants had at divers days and times broken into and entered on lands of the plaintiff at Summerhill and Dirty Lagoon, or Long Lagoon, and depastured there sheep and cattle;…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murrurundi Police District. To the Editors of the [?]tland Mercury
GENTLEMEN—Will you do me the favor of inserting the enclosed letter from John Robertson, Esq., M.L.A., in your paper, as it is desirable that the petitioners alluded to should…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Circuit Court. Tuesday, September 16. BEYNOLDS [?]. NOWLAND. (Before the Chief Justice and Special Jury of Four.)
This case was resumed, and three additional witnesses, Michael Nowland, William Singleton, and Jobn Single, called for the defence. Mr. M[?]nning called for the plaintiff, in reply, Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sydney News. Supreme Court.—saturday. (From the Herald, Sept. 15.) Sittings As in Banco. (Before Mr. Justice Therry.)
The certificates of discharge, granted by the Commissioner to James William Filewood, James Watson, and William Barry, were confirmed by the court…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Circuit Court. (Continued from our Supplement) Thursday, September l8, 1856. M'DOUGALL V. Humphrey and Another
Mr. Broadhunt, for the defendants, contended that time was but wasted in attempts to prove matters long past having rofereneo to title, in determining a question of possession. Plaintiff's family might have been in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mailtland Circuit Court. Wednesday, September 17. M'DOUGALL V. Humphrey and Another. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice, and a Special Jury of tour.)
This was an action of trespass, in which Andrew M'Dougall was plaintiff, and Charles Henry Humphrey and John Christian defendants…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bathurst Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Bathurst free Press.)
This court opened on Monday, the 15th, before Mr. Justine Dickinson. Mr. Meymott proseonted, on behalf ot the Crown. John Fitz and Henry Moon were indicted for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Circuit Court. Saturday, September 20. GILL V. M'DONALD
In this cose a verdict for the plaintiff, damages £29, was taken by consent. BBIGGS V. SPENCE. In this case a verdict was entered for the plaintiff,…
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