Twice v. R. Maxsrrexp.
Defendant not having paid the Tis, 60 due tothe plaintiff for certain funeral expenses, was sued upon a judgment summons, Mr. Garnier, who attended on behalf of Mrs. "Twigg, said she wished to know why the defendant had not paid the money, as it was believed he had a gold watch and chain, and studs, in his possession at the time he was committed to prison, on the 28th of September.
Defendant, who was brought up in custody, said he had given the articles to G. A. Holmes, who had sued him on Saturday, for a del incurred for board, a payment for the debt. The watch was a silver one—gold plated, and with the chain and studs might be worth from $20 to$25, lis debt to Holmes was $35. He gave them to Holmes on the 30th September or the 1st October.
His Hoxour said Holmes m be summoned to appear in this matter.
Case adjourned for that purpose, it also being stated that Holmes is an American.
Shanghai, Oct. 10.
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