Shanghai, 11th Aug., 1874. Before R. A. Mowar, Esq:
Lovrrino & Ca, v. Joux Swixnor.
To recover $70 for work done. Defendant admitted the debt, and expressed his willing-news to pay when able to do to, Plaintiff offered to accept instalments of {$20 per month, although defendant lind broken through a previous arrangement of the kind mail privately.
Defendant said he could not pay more than or $5 per month, and it was useless promising what ho could not perform. The hot weather had rendered his stock of but little value, but when cooler weather set in, the things would recover and be worth more maney, He would then be able to pay the debt, He had money owing him to the amount of several hundred dollars, but objected to give the names to Mr. Loureiro for collection.
Plaintiff intimated his unwillingness to accept such small instalments, and also his determination to issue judgment summons to be followed by execution.
His Hoxour said it was in the plaintiff's wer to forcea sale unless his debt were paid, yut under the circumstances stated he advised him to think over the matter before proceeding further.
Fudgment for plaintiff with costs.
Aug. 13.
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