Interesting Evidence in Court Further evidence of the big profits made by Sikh moneylenders was given in H.M. Supreme Court om Tuesday when his Honour Judge Grain dealt with two summonses against Mr. K. C. Williams, a jeweller.
Bishen Singh claimed $74 on 2 judgment summons, and defendant pleaded inability to pay owing to bad business. He produced documents showing that he was owed $1,460 for jewellery and silk supplied; also a letter from 2 firm of solicitors expressing admiration for the persevering way in which he had paid off a debt. of $2,000.
His Honour said it was obvious defendant would pay if he had the money, and adjourned the case until November 1, promising a further adjournment then if necessary.
Suwan Singh claimed $100 from the same defendant on a promissory note.
Defendant said the debt was contracted two years ago, and during the first year he paid $200 in interest. "He was unable to_produce receipts, however.
His Honour—Why don't you people who borrow money get receipts for interest paid?
Defendant—These men never give receipts.
His Honour—You should insist on having a receipt. If they won't give you one, refuse to pay and hand the money into court. If you could have produced the
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