The Archive · 1923

Mr: Haskell called Mr. Grant

Mark for the defence and asked—You entered the premises at 1/2 Astor Road during the night of September 21, at 2 a.m., by what authority?—By rights of the lease and instructions from Mr. Ray-nes.

Mr. Haskell—What were those instructions'—He said to -take charge and hold it for him, not us.

Mr. Haskell—You received instructions after signing the lease—Yes. It was in the morning and afternoon of September 20. He said that Taylor had no rights there, and to take possession.

Mr. Haskell—How did you enter 7—We made a noise, wakened the coolies and told them to leave. They were not struck.

Mr. Haskell—You closed the had gate and hung up a sign, why the sign'—That was to notify any one that no trespassing was permitted, that the property was ours. We are still holding the premises, Mr. Schuhl in cross-examination How old is the Asiatic Motors? When was it incorporated About a year ago, under the laws of Delaware.

Mr. Schuhl—Who is the president?—There is none. Witness mentioned that there were four directors, saying that a fifth was no longer a director.

Mr. Schuhl—What position does, your father hold?—That of vice-president.

How many shares are there T can't say just now.

How much. paid up capital?—I do not know that either now.

Mr. Schuhl—Did you know that Mr. Taylor was building a garage. there between August 13, (the date of Raynes' lease) and Rentomben 2:7_-I knew it_a couple of days Mr. Sehuhl—De- oon mean to say that you knew just two days ago, September 197—I knew it a couple of days before, Mr. Schuhl—You who have a garage just next.door, did you not know that Mr. Taylor was build" ing a garage on the premises next to yours?—I do not go there very often, sometimes only once a month and then sometimes many times a month.

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