Sequel to Interesting Application in Court The case of Ignacio da Cruz, sued by G. Candel for $898 alleged to have been advanced to him, was before his Honour Judge Grain at! H.M. SupremejCourp on Tuesday. Li was suggested by the defen-cant the previous week that the case should be privately heard because there were some matters which! could not be disclosed court. in open 1
Defendant now stated that he had been unable to get legal assistance jand, as he did not wish certain facts to be mentioned in open court, he would consent to judgment.
His Honour asked Mr. Kentwell, who appeared for plaintiff, if he ad any knowledge what these mysterious facts were, Mr. Kentwell replied that he considered they were irrelevant to the action.
His Honour—Are they such facts as can be discussed in open court?
Mr. Kentwell—They refer ta a Person not concerned in the case. It is only a question of not mentioning a name.
His Honour—I don't know why defendant is keeping the court in this state of mystery. I thought the facts were considered not proper for the general public to listen Defendant said it would be unfair to the parties that the thing Should be disclosed in open court. He had signed a declaration not to mention the name.
His Honour—Very well, If you place yourself in that position, you! must take the consequences. There will be judgment for the amount claimed, with costs.
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