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Sydney · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1882

3,586 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 180

Metropolitan District Court.—thursday. (Before Mr. District Court Josephson.) O[?]oughlin v. JOHNSTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 8

This was an action on a building contruct, but in the [?] sence of certain ovi[?] suce material to plaintiff's case be was nonsuited. BLAIN v. JONES…

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Insolvency Court.—thursday. (Before the Chief Commissioner.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 8

APPLICATIONS FOR COMPULSORY SEQUESTRATION. In the matter of Wood and another v. James Slattery, Mr. Brennon appeared for the petitioning creditor, and applied that the order nisi for the compulsory sequestration…

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Insolvency Court.--thursday, May 4. (Before Mr. Chief Commissioner Deffell.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 4

COMPULSORY SEQUESTRATIONS.--In the matter of Wood Bros., against T. Slattery : The respondent was shown not to have been served, and on application the matter of time was extended…

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Law Intelligence. Banco Court .-- Thursday, May 4, (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Faucett, and Sir George Innes.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 4

CARMICHAEL V. GRIFFEN.--Mr. Salomons, Q. C., instructed by Messrs., Gannon and M'Laughlin, for the plaintiff, moved for a motion nisi for a new trial on the grounds that the verdict was against…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—thursday, May 4. Second Term, 1882. (Before their Houors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice FAUCETT, and Sir G. Innes.) Carmichael V. GRIFFIN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 8

This was an action of libel, tried before Sir George Innes and a jury of four, at the end of last sitting. Thr trial occupied six days. The jury found a verdict for the defendant…

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Police. Central Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

Mr. Crane, S.M., was assisted yesterday on the Criminal side by Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Dillon, S.M., occupied the bench on the Summons side of the Court. Robert Scott, found guilty of having in Hyde Park on…

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Newtown Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

Yesterday, before Mr. Clarke, S.M., the case of Alfred E. Arnold v. Charles Solomon and William Pearce, for joint assault was heard. Much evidence was taken, Dr. Egan proving the severity of the injuries received by…

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Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

Mr. Marsh, S.M., presided in the Charge Court yesterday; and Mr. Buchanan, S.M., disposed of the business of the Summons Court. James Austin, a seaman of the Carrick Castle, was…

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The Redfern Police Court

Evening News · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 5

Mr. Addison, S.M., presided at the Redfern police court and disposed of the following: cases:—Timothy Mahoney, for depositing decayed tobacco leaf on the side of Abercrombie-street, was fined £2, and 5s costs…

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Theft on Board the Potosi

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 9

LONDON, April 26.—The Orient steamer Potosi arrived at Plymouth from Australia on the 22nd instant. On the vessel being unloaded if was discovered that a box of…

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Ireland. Another Murder in Dublin

Evening News · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 6

Another dreadful murder was perpetrated on March 20 in Dublin, but the motive has not yet been ascertained. As two police sergeants were proceeding on duty up Tighe-street. which is in…

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The Murder of Bernard Bailey

Evening News · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 6

The detectives have arrested six persons under the Coercion Act on suspicion of being connected with the murder of Bernard Bailey, because he had given information where Fenian arms were…

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Metropolitan District Court.—friday. (Before Mr. District Court Judge JOSEPHSON.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

A number of ea. sa. motions were heard, and disposed of. COX AND ANOTHER V. RYAN. This was an application by Mr. Bruce Smith, on behalf of the defendant, for a new trial of the action heard last…

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District Court.--friday, May 5. (Before Mr. District Court Judge Josephson.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 6

COX V. RYAN.--This was an application by Mr. Bruce Smith on behalf of defendant, for a new trial. Mr. G. H. Reid represented plaintiff. In the previous action the defendant, a police stable was [?]…

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Insolvency Court.--friday, May 5. (Before Mr. Chief Commissioner Deffell.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 6

SPECIAL FOR PROOF.--Re Edward Bolus. This was a special meeting for proof of debt, and one debt was allowed. Directions were opposed, and none made. The meeting then closed…

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Insolvency Court.—friday, May 5. (Before the Chif Commissioner.) Special for Proof

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

In the matter of Edward Bolus. One debt was proved, no direction were given, the meeting closed. THIRD MEETINGS. In the matter of Paul Sabiel and Richard Shiering. One…

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Distract Court. (Before his Honor Judge Josephson). Thursday, May 4. [?] LUGHLIN V. JOHNSTON

Evening News · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 5

The plaintiff's cause of action was an alleged breach of a building Contract. Certain plans and other documentary proof not being forthcoming, plaintiff was non-suited…

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Law Intelligence. Banco Court.--friday, May 5. (Before Mr. Justice Faucett, Mr. Justice Windeyer, and Sir George Innes.)

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 6

THE QUEEN V. PICKERING.--This was a special Crown case set down for settlement by the Supreme Court. The prisoner was tried before Mr. District Court Judge Dowling, on circuit at…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, May 6. Second Term, 1882. (Before their Honors Mr. Justice FAUCETT, Mr. Justice WINDEYER, and Sir George Innes.) M'geary V. BRODZIAK

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 7

This was an issue under the Real Property Act. The plaintiff, Kate Brodziak, had applied to bring a piece of land, lot No. 5, having a frontage of 18 feet to Chippen-street, Redfern, under the Act…

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Police. Water Police Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 May 1882 · page 3

The business on Saturday was disposed of by Mr. Marsh, S.M. William Clayton, 23, was charged with assaulting constable Gumley, using profane language, and assaulting…

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