16 the case of F. T. Pasha Moore & Ca. was brought before Judge G, W. King, Mr. C. G. Keen, who was admitted to practice here last week, appearing on behalf of intift, who was not present ment which he says is due to him fon the sale of certain goods and effects deposited with the auc~ pioneers.
Mr. Gee, who represented L. Moore & Ca., said that Mr. Pasha had come to the firm with Mr. Yahar and the latter had told Mr.
Gee that the furniture was his but the proceeds of the sale he wished turned over to Mr Pasha. Later the plaintiff had demanded payment, the amount in question being Tls. 271.25, and Mr. Geo had said he would be willing to hand it ove: provided the plaintiff would first produce proof of his right to the money. Very shortly after this an order came through the British Consulate from Mr. Zahar's French Jandiord, and the money in question was therefore handed into Court immediately.
Judge King said he did not see how he could even award costs against the defendant company, and so punish them for something done in the ordinary course of their business. The ease involved a Frenchman, who had obtained a garnishee summons, an American, the plaintiff, and a British company. Mr. Pasha did not appear in Court and therefore could not give proof of his right to the money. Judge King advised Mr. Keen to get in touch with Mr. Wing, who was act ing for the French landlord, and the meantime adjourned the case sine die
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