The Archive · 1900

Kaw Reports

H.B.M's CIVIL SUMMARY COURT

Shanghai, 14th September.

Before F. S.A. Bourse, Exq., Assistant Judge, Roterrs rv. Gocers.

This was a claim for 16, balance due for board and lodging.

Miss Roberts, who appeared for her mother, said that defendant had been allowed to take his clothes away on the understanding that he would pay at the end of the month. He did not do so.

Defendant admitted the claim, but said he did not think phi justified in summoning him. already promised to pay by the end of this month.

His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff and ordered that the amount, with costs, should be paid into Court.

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