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Courts & crime, 1858

2,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 113

Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) HAYES v. PEVERLY

Empire · Tuesday 13 April 1858 · page 4

This was an action upon a charter party. The declaration set out that the defendant, being the owner of a vessel called tbe Ocean Queen, entered into a charter party, by which it was agreed that the vessel…

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Banco Court. Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four. HAYS v. PEVERLY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1858 · page 2

This was an action upon a charter party. The declaration stated that the defendant, being the owner of a vessel called the Ocean Queen, entered into a charter party by which it was agreed that that vessel…

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Insolvent Court.—monday, April 12, 1858. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) General Business

Empire · Tuesday 13 April 1858 · page 4

In the estate of Charles Ralph. This was a single meeting. Nothing was done. In the estate of Joseph Marchant, an adjourned certificate meeting was held. The insolvent attended,…

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A Bill to Authorize the Appointment of a Judge (Other Than One of the Present Judges) for the Supreme Court at Moreton Bay. Preamble

Empire · Tuesday 13 April 1858 · page 5

Whereas it is expedient that the four Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales should be resident at Sydney, and that a Judge not being a Judge of that Court should be appointed to preside over the Supreme…

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Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Forbes, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Smith, Mr. Langley, Mr. Shoobert, and Mr. Peden. Seventeen drunkards were fined, some 10s., others 20s,: the alternative being twenty-four or forty-eight…

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Central Police Court.—tuesday, April 13. (Before the Police Magistrate, J. Lucas, D. Peden, R. Langley, G. Smith, J. Shoobert, and J. McLean, Esors.)

Empire · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 4

DRUNKENNESS.—Seventeen persons were convicted of drunkenness, and ordered to pay the usual fines, or, in dofault, to be imprisoned for four-and-twenty hours, DISORDEBLY CONDUCT—-Catherine Lewis, brought up…

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Banco Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of foor. LEE V. MITCHELL. This was an action on the case for negligence, by which the plaintiff's premis[?] were [?]t…

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Insolvent Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates. In the estate of Andrew Coventry, a first meeting was held, and two debts were proved. In the estate of John J. Kyle, an adjourned single…

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Law. Supreme Court.—tuesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Justice Dickinson and a special jury of twelve. MOORE V. SKINNER. This was an action by an auctioneer against a…

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Law. Supreme Court.—monday, April 12. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a special jury of (twelve.) MOORE v. SKINNER

Empire · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 4

This was an notion for breach of contact. The declaration stated that, at a time therein named, defendant had requested the plaintiff to make him out an indent of such drapery goods as would be suitable for the…

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Banco Court. (Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four.) LEE V. MITCHELL

Empire · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 4

This was on action on the case for negligence, by which the plaintiff's premises were destroyed by fire. [?] Mr, Isaaes and Mr. Meymott appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. Milford and Mr. Windoyer for the defendant. The…

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Insolvent Court.—tuesday, April 13, 1858. (Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates.) General Business

Empire · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 4

In the estate of James Green, a first meeting was held, two proof of debts (one preferent for rent) were allowed, and the meeting terminated, In the estate of Thomas Collins, a first meeting was…

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Parliamentary Paper. Appointment of a Fourth Judge. The Chief Justice to the Colonial Secretary. [?] Court, 27th February, 1858

Empire · Wednesday 14 April 1858 · page 6

SIR'—On the 20th instant I addressed a letter to the Attorney-General, which I presume has been communicated to the other members of the Government, suggesting the measure of again obeaining the assistance of Mr…

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Central Police Court.—wednesday, April 14

Empire · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 4

(Before the Police Magistrate, G. Hill, J. Oatley, J. I. Kettle, J. M'Lean, R. Nott, and J. T. Neale, Esqrs. DRUNKENNESS.—Eight individuals were brought up this morning on the charge of drunkenness. Being…

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Central Police Court. Wednesday. Before Mr. Forbes, Mr. Shoobert, Mr. G. Hill, Mr. Oatley, Mr. Neale, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Kettle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 2

Nine persons were sentenced to pay the drunkard's fine of 10s. each, or submit to the alternative of twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Five others were convicted of having in public…

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Insolvent Court. Wednesday. Before the Chief Commissioner of Insolvent Estates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 2

In the estate of William Williams, a single meeting. One debt was proved, and insolvent was directed to furnish the official assignee with a statement of the particulars of his contract for building an…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a special jury of twelve. Webb and Another v. PRINCE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 2

This was an actton for money had and received, &c., the question being whether certain payments had or had not been duly authorised. The trial had not concluded when the Court…

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Law. Supreme Court.—wednesday, Aprial 14. Sittings for the Trial of Causes. Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Dickinson and a speoial jury of twelve.) Webb and Another V. PRINCE

Empire · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 4

This was an action for money had and received,&c., the trial of which had not concluded when the Court rose…

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Banco Court. (Before Mr. Juitice Therry and a jury of four.) LEE V. MITCHELL

Empire · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 4

This was an action on the case for negligence which. began yesterday, and was concluded to-day. The declaration stated that by defendant's negligence in lighting certain fires on his land, the said fires communicated…

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Banco Court. Before Mr. Justice Therry and a jury of four. LEE v. MITCHELL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1858 · page 2

This case, which, began yesterday, was concluded to-day. The case was for negligence on the part of the defendant in lighting certain fires on his land, which, it was alleged, destroyed certain premises of…

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