In this case Mr. H. 8. Oppe represented the plaintiffs and Mr. R. 8. Gregson appeared for the defence. plaintiffs' iniones caused to the plainti balks of timber which were negligently allowed to drift from the defendants' premises against the said jetty on the night of August 10, 1911.
Te was! a claim for damages for ne; as the amount claimed was very Conneel asked that an early date might be fixed lor tri Mr. Gregson eaid that one of the defendants' most important witoceses, Mr. Edwards, was away from Shang-bai, It was (roe that this was a small bat the defendants looked on it The damage cccarred ov the night of the typp the conditions of the yards, etc.. Mr. Edwards, who would be required to give this evidence, wax now in ~iam and Dot expected to retare until December, Mer, Oppe eaid that if it was necessary for the parpose of jastize, he would not object, but be thought there should be some limi His Lordship said that he would adjourn the care to December 1, with leave to spply.
Mr. Oppe said that he would like to arrange with his friend for an inspection of the premises at once, as they were now andergoitg alterations. Ho would like His Lordship to view the premises.
His Lordship said that if Counsel could agree on this point, be woold andertake to take the case and to view the premises.
Mr. Gregson said that he woold to obtain iastructinns from his clients, His Lordehip—Very well. If you agree, you can apply.
LIAO YN WONG TING-FOO,
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