The Archive · 1898

Before Sir Nicuoxas J. Haxxes Chief Justice

Paves v. Murray.

This was a sitting for the hearing of a judgment summons, "the amount owing by the defendant, Gordon Murray, being $70, balance of $156, for board and lodging. Judgment was given originally on the 21st of August last.

Defendant said he had no money, but admitted having received a sum of Tls. 100.

His Lordship pointed out that the defendant was rendering himself liable to be committed to gaol and ordered him to pay Tls. 10 before 3 o'clock.

Defendant in the afternoon obeyed this order.

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