Complainant, a woman employed the Carlton, gave evidence: bearing out Mr. Maitland's statement, adding that defendant threatened he would "cut her up. and kill her," if she would not go and live with him, Mr. lo Mesurier—What did he mean by "cut you up."?
Witness—Break my face, I think. The woman went on to say that defendant threatened that he would kill her when she came, home at 1 a.m. and in consequence of.this she stayed at the house of a friend that night. He had assaulted her many times.
Mr. lo Mesurier—How many, two or three?
Witness—More.
Mr. Maitland—It would almost seem that he made a hobby of it.
Defendant. cross-examined complainant at some length, apparently. to show that she had been living with him and left him when all his money was gone.
Two witnesses called for the prosecution both gave evidence as to a disturbance havi was] place, but neither actually saw a blow struck, and defendant denied that he hit'the woman.
After a lengthy hearing, the acting Magistrate dismissed the charge of assault, and bound defendant over in the sum of $250 to keep the peace for six months.
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