The Magistrate—The position this: Some three weeks ago I gave a decision on charges identical with the present ones, and that decision has been appealed against If I go on with these eases now, obviously I am not going to differ from my previous decision. The Full Court might subsequently reverse that decision, which would mean that the company would solemnly have to go through the process of appealing against all these decisions.
ry. Maitland—I agree that it would be better to have an adjournment.
The Magistrate—I might perhaps take evidence in each case as to the facts, without giving a decision.
Mr. Maitland—Tjbat would rather be a waste of time, since it might be held that these traffic regulations are ultra vires and unreasonable. I would prefer not to put forward evidence now.
Mr. Macleod said he thought the appeal ought to come first. On behalf of the company he had proposed to the Council that matters should be discussed from the practical point of view, and tie suggested a meeting of two or three representatives of each party. The only reply was the issue of 33 summonses.
The Magistrate—I think it would be advisable not to delay the appeal, because I have official notice of 33 summonses, and there may be 33 more by next week.
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