Law. Central Criminal Court. Monday. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson. Manslaughter
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1855 · page 5
James Johnston was indicted for having, at the North Shore, on the 11th of February last, killed one Susan Johnston, otherwise called Frances Johnston. The Attorney-General conducted the prosecution;…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Insolvent Court. Monday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1855 · page 5
In the estate of William Colman, an adjourned single meeting. Insolvent not being present, nothing was done. In the estate of Harris and Barlow, a first meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Curious Law Cases. Court of Chancery, 9Th December. Barrow V. BARROW.—BARBOW v. WILLIAMS
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1855 · page 6
To a numerous and attentive auditory the judgment of the Court was delivered in this case, which was argued on the 20th of November last, and reported in the Times of the following day. Unless a new…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Law Intelligence. Central Criminal Court. Monday, April 2, 1855. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Dickinson.) MANSLAUGHTER
Empire · Tuesday 3 April 1855 · page 4
James Johnstone was arraigned on an information which charged him with having, at the North Shore, on the 11th February, wilfully and maliciously slayed and killed Susan, otherwise Frances…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court.—tuesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate.)
Empire · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
CITY POLICE CASES. Charles Edwards, charged with drunkenness, was found guilty, and senteneced to pay a fine of 20s.—John Johnson, found guilty of a similar…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court. Tuesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 8
Charles Edwards was fined 20s. for drunkenness; John Johnson for a like offence, was ordered to pay a similar fine, in default of payment to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Central Criminal Court. Tuesday. Before the Chief Justice. Horse Stealing
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 5
William Allen Peebles was indicted for having, on the 17th February, stolen a horse, the property of Arthur Allan, of Redfern. The Solicitor-General conducted the case for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court. Tuesday. Before Mr. Allen, Mr. Thornton, and Mr. Hill
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 5
The drunkard list contained the names of eleven persons: two, who had deposited 40s. each, forfeited those sums; Edward Roach, on old offender, was sentenced, as an Sello and disorderly person, to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for one month; one was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court.—tuesday. (Before Messrs. G. Allen, G. Thornton, and G. Hill.)
Empire · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
DRUNKARDS' LIST.—Eleven persons were charged with drunkenness; two forfeited their deposits of 40s; one was discharged; seven were fined the usual penalty of 20s. or twenty-four hours'…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvent Court. Tuesday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 5
In the estate of Frederlo Beer a third meeting was held, and debts amounting to £762 12s. 9d. were proved. The report of the official assignee having been read, he was directed by the meeting to allow insolvent his household furniture, bedding, and wearing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Insolvent Court.—tuesday. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.)
Empire · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
In the estate of Frederic Greer a third meeting was held. Debts amounting to £202 12s. 9d. were prove. Assignee handed in his report, which was read to the meeting. The Creditors allowed the insolvent his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law Intelligence. Supreme Court.—tuesday. in Equity. (Before the Primary Judge.)
Empire · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
MARSH AND OTHERS V. BLOXSOME AND ANOTHER. His Honor delivered judgment for the plaintiffs in this case. DICKSON AND OTHERS V. NORTON…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Criminal Court. Tuesday, April 3, 1855. (Before his Honor the Chief Justice.)
Empire · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
HORSE STEALING. William Allen Pecbles was indicted for having, on the 17th February last, stolen a horse belonging to one Arthur Allan, of Redforn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Equity Jurisdiction. Before the Primary Judge. Marsh and Others V. Bloxsome and Another
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 April 1855 · page 4
His HONOR gave judgment in this case as follows:— Although the pleadings and evidence in this case are somewhat voluminous, the only material points raised for decision were first, whether the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Water Police Court. Wednesday. Before the Water Police Magistrate
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 5
Mary Corney, Mary Ann Roberts, and Thomas Bowler were, in default of payment of a fine of 20s., ordered to be imprisoned for 24 hours. James Howard was fined 20s. for drunkenness, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Water Police Court.—wednesday. (Before the Water Police Magistrate)
Empire · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 5
CITY POLICE CASES,—There were five person1 brought up this morning, charged with drunkenness; the ovidence was conelusive against three of the nccused, they were found guilty and severaily…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. Allen, Mr. Thornton, and Mr. Jones
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 5
Seven persons were taken up for drunkenness in the streets. Two deposited and forfeited 40s. each; the rest were sentenced to pay 20s. each. The general list comprised thirteen charges, seven of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Central Police Court.—wednesday. (BeFore Messrs. G. Allen, D. Jones, and G. Thornton.)
Empire · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 4
DRUNKARDS' lIST.—Seven persons were convicted of drunkenness in the public streers; two forfeited their deposits of 40s., and five were fined the usual penalty of 20s., or 24 hours, confinement…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Court of Requests. £30 Jurisdiction
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 4
THE session of this court opened yesterday, with a list of 135 new and 11 continued cases, of which 47 were defended. The undefended cases having been got rid of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Commissioners Court. Wednesday. Before the three Commissioners
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 April 1855 · page 5
Thomas Rittson and Edward Tierney, draymen, were charged by Inspector Stubbs, for plying for hire without having first obtained the necessary license. Fined 10[?], with 5s. costs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →