Lawyers.—On June %, a lawyer was summoned to appear before Court to show cause why he should not be discharged from practice. He was asked to explain (1) why he sued for a Chinese lady when he had no authority from her to sue, thus fostering litigation, and (2) why he asked for an adjournment on the grounds that his clients were not in Shanghai, when, og a matter of fact, they were.
The Court considered the matter was a serious one, but that there was not sufficient ground for disbarment; he would, therefore, be severely reprimanded and cautioned against such acts in future.
Civil Cases—During the month 163 Chinese Civil Cases were heard of which $2 were concluded, leaving 100 cases awaiting a first hearing: this is an_ increase of three. There are 32 Foreign Civil Cases still awaiting a first hearing. cure
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