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Courts & crime, 1882

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LAW NOTICES.--Monday. Supreme Court. in Equity. (Before the Master.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 February 1882 · page 3

[?]and others v. Drutt and another. to settle minutes of decree on appeal; Scottish Australian Investment Co. V. Pearson and others, to settle minutes of decree; Stephen v. Sempill, to settle minutes of order of December 16, 1831…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

Mr. Crane, S.M., presided on the bench yesterday. John Mulligan, carter, was found guilty, on the prosecution of G. Webber, the inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, of ill-treating a horse…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

Messrs. Marsh and Addison, S.Ms., occupied the bench in the Charge Court yesterday morning, and Mr. Buchanan, S.M., disposed of some of the business of the Summons Court. In the afternoon Messrs. Marsh and Buchanan sat…

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Redfern Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

At this Court, yesterday, Mr. Addison, S.M., presided. Joseph Williams, John Williams, and James Jones were convicted of stealing a coat, the property of Henry Spilling, value 25s. The two first-named prisoners were sent to gaol…

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Violent Assault at Balmain

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

At the Water Police Court, yesterday, a serious charge of assault was heard against a man named Peter Murphy, who was charged with stabbing and…

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Guiteau Sentenced to Death. Washington, February 4

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

The application made by Guiteau for a new trial was argued by counsel to-day, and rejected. Guiteau was formally sentenced to be hanged on the 30th of June…

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Metropolitan District Court.—monday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge DOWLING.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

The list this day contained 24 cases, each of which, with the exception of one, was for the recovery of sums under £10 for goods sold or services rendered. In several instances the parties did not appear. In others the plaintiffs were…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—monday, February 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

Banco Court.—(Before their Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE, Mr. Justice WINDEYER, and Sir GEORGE INNES.) ADMISSION OF A BARRISTER. Mr. Salomons, Q.C., moved the admission of Mr…

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Law Intelligence. Supreme COURT.--Monday, February 6

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

To-day being the first day of term, their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Sir George Innes, sat in their scarlet robes to dispose, in Bauco, of rules and motions generally…

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Insolvency Court.—monday. (Before the Acting Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

In the matter of M. F. Molloy, adjourned examination. Insolvent and his mother were examined by Mr. J R. Want, instructed by Messrs. Holdsworth and Evans, in reference to their monetary transactions with each other and…

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The Metropolitan Quarter Sessions. Monday, February 6. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Cohen.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 February 1882 · page 3

The sittings of the Court of Quarter Sessions were resumed at Darlinghurst, this day, Mr. P. J. Healey prosecuting on behalf of the Crown. ACQUITTAL.--Kate M'Crao was indicted for…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

Mr. Crane, S.M., occupied the Bench yesterday on the Criminal side of the Court. Mary Ann Wilson was charged with riotous behaviour. Constable Hereford deposed that about half-past 4 o'clock…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

Yesterday, before G. O'M. Clarke, S.M., Charles Griffin and Zew Tie were charged with rietous behaviour. Griffin was fined 40s., or seven days, and Zew Tie [?]., or till rising of Court. In seven cases under the Police Acts…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

Mr. Buchanan, S.M., disposed of the Police and Summons cases yesterday. The business was not of importance. The list of drunkords was larger than usual. Mr. Marsh, S.M., tran[?]cted the business in the Petty…

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A Marquis Charged with Fraud

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 6

At the Mansion House on December 29, the Marquis of Huntly, K.T., was summoned before the Lord Mayor upon a charge of obtaining money by false pretences. The defendant…

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District Court.--tuesday, February 7. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Rogers.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 4

WILCOX V. TATE AND ANOTHER.--Claim, £100, for breach of contract. Mr. O, J. Manning, instructed by Messrs. Heron and Smith, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Bruce Smith, instructed…

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District Court.—wednesday, February 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

Causes.—Holmes v. Johnson, Kable v. Bishop, Messell v. Buckle, Brown v. Nicholls, same v. Simmons, Holloway v. Forster, Bracey v. Farman, Hills v. Curran…

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Metropolitan District Court.—tuesday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Rogers.) Wilcox V. Tate and Another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

An action to recover £100, for breach of contract. Mr. C. J. Manning, instructed by Messrs. Heron and Smith, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bruce Smith, instructed by Messrs. Bull and Bull, for the defendants…

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District Court. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling.) Tuesday, February 7. WILCOX v. Tate Brothers

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 5

The plaintiff is a merchant at Adelaide, and the defendants are produce merchants in Suesex-street, Sydney. The action was brought to recover damages £100 in consequence of tho defendants buying an…

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Law Notices. Supreme Court.—wednesday, February 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1882 · page 7

Term List.—Brimson v. Suttor, District Court appeal; Chong Hang v. Lloyd, motion nisi for new trial. New Trial Motions: Kennedy v. Sutherland, Hicks v. Crawford, Brown v. Ritchie. Prothonotary's Office.—Taxation of Costs: Lyons v. Hardy, at 11…

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