Sikh's Action in the Supreme Court In HM. Supreme Court on Monday morning before his Honour Sudge Peter Grain the case was com. menced in which Bishan Singh bringing suit against Quelques Fleurs for recovery of $50, alleged non-payment of his wages as watch-ma Mr. G, M. Gillard represented the defendants and stated that on the night of March 23 thieves broke into the shop and stole about $150) worth of goods. Bishan was supposed to be on duty, but was asleep at the time. The Indian was dismissed two days later and was not allowed his month's salary, amounting to $25.
Bishan Singh went into the wi ness box and denied being asleep. He said that nothing was stolen) from the shop. A Chinese policeman drew lis alfention to the fact that one of the outside doors was open, and witness spoke to the policeman, He also claimed' that] there was due him §25 for not giving one month's notice of dismissal.
His Lordship told Mr. Gillard that hho could bring into Court a. police report and if this stated that Bishan war asleep on duty, he was of the Ddpinion that the watchman could not collect the' extra month's wages. Plaintit, however, could collect the money due him for services already rendered, his Lordship believed.
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