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This was an appeal in an Equity suit, from the decision of the Primary Judge. Mr. Ryan Brenan in support of the appeal; Mr. Cary against it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Court was occupied during the whole of the day in hearing argument in the above case. It was an appeal against a decree of the Primary Judge in Equity pronounced upon a collateral inquiry before himself, in reference to a partition suit—Collins v…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sixteen drunkards were disposed of in the usual manner. Thomas Davis, publican, of Cleveland-street, was brought up on warrant, charged with using threatening…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →James Hamilton, for being drunk and disorderly on board the John and Lucy; Charles Miller, and James Ell, for a like offence in George-street, were severally fined 10s. each, or the usual alternative…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The business before the Court was of a comparatively unimportant character. James Hamilton, a seaman belonging to the John and Lucy, was fined 10s. for being drunk and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sixteen drunkards were fined 10s. each, or in default of payment were sentenced to be imprisoned for twenty-four hours. Maria Burke, an unfortunate woman who, although…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Certificates of discharge were granted, without opposition, to Jeremiah Grant, Thomas Etherington, Mary Eliza Robertson, and Hugh William Hamilton. In the estate of Walter Short, an adjourned certificate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →This was a special case submitted to the Court and argued upon by counsel, for the purpose of obtaining a construction of the will of Samuel Otho Howell, deceased. The question at issue was whether the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →This was a special case as to the construction of the will of one S. O. Hassal—the point being as to who was entitled to a certain estate devised by the testator. Mr. Isaacs appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Blake for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →This was an action in tr[?]spass, for assault and false imprisonment. The defendant pleaded the general issue, that the plaintiff had committed a felony; and thirdly, that he had reasonable probable cause for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jeremiah Grant, no evidence and no caveat filed. Thomas Etherington, no caveat filed, very little evidence, and of no importance. Mary Eliza Robertson, no caveat filed, evidence…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The business of the Water Police Court yesterday was unusually light, there having been but one case for disposal, and that a case of drunkenness, wherein the culprit was admonished and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Thirteen drunkards presented themselves, and were sent to the cells, l[?]king cash. James Brown was brought up for assaulting constable Potter and for being drunk in Botany-road. When taken…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Thirteen drunkards were subjected to the usual pains and penalties of conviction. Eliza Hart, Mary Ann Mulligan, Elizabeth Watson, or Heath or Hickey, and Catherine Graham, found…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In the estate of Duncan M'Lennan, a first meeting. A debt amounting to £23 15s. 9d. was proved, and insolvent was examined in reference to a bill of sale given by him to Duncan M'Lennan, senior, as security…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →This was a suit by bill and answer to the bill, praying that the will of one Mary Gaze might be establisbed. Mr. Murray and Mr. Lutwyche, for the plaintiff; Mr. Isaacs and Mr. Riley, for one of the defendants;…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →This was an action for malicious prosecution. The Attorney-General and Mr. Holroyd appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Martin and Mr. Windeyer for the defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At 15 minutes before 2 o'clock p.m. this day, the Queen was safely delivered of a Princess. There were present on the occasion in her Majesty's room his Royal Highness Prince Albert, Dr. Locock,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In the estate of James Stewart, a third meeting was held. The insolvent attended and was sworn. Eleven debts were proved, amounting to £588 13s. 8d., and the official assignee read his report; be also received an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →This was a revived suit to determine the rights of parties interested under the will of one John Jobbins, deceased. The argument was partially heard, but was still unfinished when the Court rose. The aspect…
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