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Courts & crime, 1844

946 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 48

Supreme Court. (Continued from Saturday's Australian.) Proof of Claims

The Australian · Tuesday 7 May 1844 · page 3

Saturday, May 4.—Before their Honors the three Judges, in Banco. Henry Johnson v. Bank of Australasia.—Mr. Fisher stated that this was a demurrer to this defendants' pleus. It was an notion by the Monday, May 6—Before the Chief Commissioner. In the estate of R. A. Wiseman, a special meeting was held and two claims proved…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—civil Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. JUSTICE BURTON, and Dr. MITCHELL, and J. LAMB, Esq., assesors. THOMPSON v. SMITH AND OTHERS. This was an action of trover, the plaintiff…

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Supreme Court

The Australian · Thursday 9 May 1844 · page 3

Tuesday, May 7.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Burton, and Dr. Mitchell and J. Lamb, Esq.,' Assessors. Thompson v. Smith and others.—This was an…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—insolvency Business

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors the three JUDGES. APPOINTMENT OF ASSIGNEES. The Court confirmed the appointment of John Lyall as assignee in the estate of Welch and…

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Vice Admiralty Court

The Australian · Friday 10 May 1844 · page 3

Donaldson v. ship Velocity.—His Honor the Chief Justice will deliver Judgment in this case to-morrow…

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Supreme Court. Insolvency Business

The Australian · Friday 10 May 1844 · page 3

WEDNESDAY, May 8.—Before their Honors the three Judges, in Banco. On tho motion of tho Chief Commissioner tho following certificates of discharge were confirmed: Dalmahoy Campbell. Robert Gooeh…

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Police Intelligence

The Star and Working Man's Guardian · Saturday 11 May 1844 · page 3
Also in Parramatta Chronicle and Cumberland General Advertiser

Mr. Charles Blakefield, of Church-street, appeared on a summons, issued at the suit of his neighbour, Alexander M'Math, to show cause why he should not be bound over to keep the peace, and be of good…

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SUPREME COURT.—Civil SIDE

The Australian · Saturday 11 May 1844 · page 3

FRIDAY, May 10.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Burton, and Messrs. Thacker and Stirling, Assessors. M'Kellar v. Little.—This action was brought…

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Vice Adiralty Court. Friday, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE Sir JAMES DOWLING, Knight, Judge. DONALDSON v. [?] "VELOCITY." This was a suit for £27 11s., being balance of wages claimed by James Donaldson, as a…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—civil Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 11 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice STEPHEN, and Colonel SHADTORTH and Major SMYTHE, Assessors. WALSH v. SEGGERSON…

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Vice Admiralty Court. Friday, May 10. Before Sir James Dowling, Knight, Chief Justice. DONALDSON v. Ship "Velocity

The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List · Saturday 11 May 1844 · page 60

This was a suit for £27 11s., being balance of wages claimed by James Donaldson, as a mariner, under ship's articles, for services in and on board the Velocity, from the Port of…

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Police Incidents

The Australian · Tuesday 14 May 1844 · page 3

MONDAY, MAY 13.—Before the Mayor and Alderman Flood. Professional Fracas.—The plaintiff and defendant in this case, which was one of an…

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Police Office

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE the MAYOR and Alderman FLOOD. DILLON v. BRENAN. The defendant in this case, Mr. J. R. Brenan, an attorney practising extensively in…

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Court of Claims

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1844 · page 4

COURT of Claims Office, May 6, 1844.—Notice is hereby given, that the following claims to deeds of giant of land, and a town allotment, will be ready for examination by the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—civil Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors the three JUDGES in banco. THE QUEEN v. LYNCH AND HODGES. The writ of habeas corpus issued in this case,…

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Police Office. Monday, May 13. (Before the Mayor and Alderman Flood) Assault. Dillon V. BRENAN

Morning Chronicle · Wednesday 15 May 1844 · page 3

In this case, Mr. John Dillon, attorney, was plaintiff, and Mr. J. R. Brenan, Coroner of Sydney, defendant. The charge brought by Ms. Dillon against Mr. Brenan was for an assault, the…

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Police Incidents

The Australian · Wednesday 15 May 1844 · page 3

TUESDAY, MAY 14.—Before the Mayor and Captain Deloitte, J. P. Striking proofs of Jealousy.—Mary Doran, spinster, of Clarence-street, complained of Peter…

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Supreme Court.—civil Side. in Bango

The Australian · Wednesday 15 May 1844 · page 3

MONDAY, 13TH MAY, 1844,—Before their Honors the three Judges. Regina v. John Hodges and Thomas Lynch.—This day having been specially appointed for…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—civil Side

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1844 · page 2

BEFORE their Honors the three JUDGES, in Banco. THE QUEEN v. LYNCH AND HODGES. The above case having been called on for…

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