Shanghai, 22nd February. Before J. C. Hatt, Bag, Acting Assistant Yvex Cuzoxo v. Marrap.
Win. Maitland was sued by Yuen Cheng, a butcher, for $44.69, for meat supplied during the last eight months, The defendant admitted the debt, but stated that he had not been asked for payment. The plaintiff's case was that a few weeks ago he took a summons out for the amount, but withdrew it on the defendant promising although repeatedly asked for it. Plaintiff paid $3.90 for both the present and the former summons. His Worship made an order for the full amount with $7 costs.
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