Mr. G. W. King, the Registrar, was engaged for a long while in Sunrem. Court, on Monday, with "another of those knotty problems concerned with Sikh pro-misery notes, Both parties were Indians, one claiming $100 from a guarantor and the defendant insist~ ing that not more than $20 had been Moint'tt said his case was that he lent £100, he beld a promissory tote for that amount and he wanted his money.
The Registrar—Many of us want nuaey, but not so many ut us can ret it, After hearing defendant's explanation, the Registrar asked:—"Why did you sign th Why you do these things with your eyes: open?"
8 already after midnight.
The Registrar—Well, that is just the time to keep your eyes open. Most people can see better in the morning.
"'Go and sk the Municipal Police. Don't ask me conundrums," and, "The fact that interest is hot sued ictous" weve two more of Phainti™—He is telling all lies.
The Registrar—Ver, and. he says that you are fairly taefal at not telling the truth, Defthdant—I" only signed because I was pressed to do Plainti—Would you sign for foe just because you were. pressed?
The Registrar—Quite likely! Why, T have known even foreigners sign for $600° 9nd get only $250. You people never hand over the fall Tu the "ud, the plaintiff was given __udgiment for $15 and loft the Court amsomncing that he would engage a lawyer and "appeal to the big Court. upstairs."
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