Mr, Wright asked that judgment be entered for the plaintiffs for the amount of the claims and costs, Mr. Reader Harris asked for ple ings and said that the writ was not specially endorsed one. Mr. Wright replied saying that claims for the recovery of rates should be summarily dealt with. He objected to pleadings and contended that the defendants could not show any defence. He submitted that the writ was a specially endorsed one, Mr. Reader Harris argued that he was not at this time called upo to show his defence.
His Lordship ordered pleadings in both cases, Mr. Wright. intimating that Statements of Claim could be filed immediately, His Lordship ordered that the defence be filed within seven days,
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