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Courts & crime, 1848

922 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 47

Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—saturday. Nisi Prius Sittings. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Manning and a jury of four. Doe Dem Hill and Others v. PEARCE

Sydney Chronicle · Tuesday 9 May 1848 · page 2

This was an action of ejectment to recover from the defendant certain premises called the "Curriers' Aams," on he South-head road. The declaration stated that the defendant was…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON and a Jury of four. DEVEY v. PANTON. This case was not concluded when the…

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Domestic Intelligence Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Pethick, an adjourned single meeting was held. Claims having been…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1848 · page 3

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice DICKINSON, and a Jury of four. DEVEY V. PANTON, THE SURVIVING PARTNER OF BETTS AND PANTON…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1848 · page 3

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Pethick, an adjourned single meeting was held, at which the insolvent…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 May 1848 · page 3

BEFORE His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE and a Jury of four. ALLEN V. KING. This was an action of trespass for an assault…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 May 1848 · page 3

BEFORE W. A. PUREPOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Edward Blakemore Johns, a single meeting was held, at which the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court. Sitting in Nisi Prius

The Australian · Friday 12 May 1848 · page 3

FRIDAY, MAY 5.—Before His Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson and a jury of four. Thompson v. Campbell—An action of assumpsit, to recover from the defendant, Mr…

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Police Sketches

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 13 May 1848 · page 2

A GOODLY COMPANY.—The Drunkards' Sheet at the Police-office on Monday numbered forty male and female sacrificants to hard stuff, stringy bark, and gin and bitterness. Wearin's own,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Sells, deceased, a third meeting was held, at which the following…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—thursday. Nisi Prius Sittings. Before this Honor the Chief Justice and a jury of four. ALLEN V. KING

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 13 May 1848 · page 3

This was an action for an assault and battery. The plaintiff was a seaman on board the ship Kent, and the declaration stated that, on the 17th of November last, and on divers other days; the defendant,…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1848 · page 4

Before W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of John Tooth, a third meeting was held. The following claims were proved:…

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Law Intelligence Supreme Court.—friday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1848 · page 7

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice Manning and a Jury of four. LOGAN v. BARRETT. This was an action of promises on a bill of…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Robert M. Campbell, a first meeting was held, but no business was…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court—saturday. Nisi Prius Sittings. Before his Honor Mr. Justice Manning and a jury of four. SCOTT V. WILSON

Sydney Chronicle · Tuesday 16 May 1848 · page 2

This was an action for breach of contract, brought by the plaintiff, Mr. Scott, ironmonger, against the defendant, who was captain of the ship Hamlet. The defendant pleaded that he did not so contract…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Alfred Saunders, a special meeting was held to give directions, when the…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1848 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor the Primary Judge. SPENCER v. GREY. His HONOR gave judgment herein to-day, refusing the commission to examine a witness…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme COURT.—In Equity. Tuesday. Spencer V. GREY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1848 · page 2

His Honor the PRIMARY JUDGE delivered judgment in this case as follows:— This suit was instituted for the purpose of obtaining a decree declaring the defendant a…

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Supreme Court. Insolvency Jurisdiction. Wednesday. Before His Honor Mr. Justice Manning. Certificate Confirmed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1848 · page 2

The Chief Commissioner moved the confirmation of the certificate allowed to Charles Shaw. Confirmed. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION…

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Domestic Intelligence. Insolvent Court. Wednesday. Before W. A. PUREFOY, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1848 · page 2

In the estate of John Pethick, an adjourned single meeting was held, at which the insolvent was allowed to retain his furniture and wearing apparel conditionally…

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