Mr. Kentwell argued that the Court had no jurisdiction to try the case, and he asked that this point be settled before the hearing was proceeded with. There was a long history at the back of the case. he added.
His Lordship:—We want the history in front of it. Do you contest the jurisdiction of this court?
Mr. Kentwell:—Yes.
His Lordship:—You do not say so in this curious plea which has been put in.
Mr. Goldring said that defendant in a civil action had objected to the jurisdiction of the Mixed Court because he was a British subject, and he had accepted the jurisdiction of the British Police Court- connexion with a charge for which he had been committed to prison.
After further discussion His Lordship observed that the papers were in a "fearful muddle" and he could not go on with the case.
think we can," said Mr. Kentwell.
"J am sure we cannot,"' rejoined his Lordship, who ordered that the hearing be adjourned for an amend-defence to be filed, and that defendant pay the costs of the adjournment.
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