F.C, Millington was sued in H, "M. Supreme Court, Monday, before Judge Grain, on a claim by the Taylor Garage for Tls. 80.
Mr. T, C, Leach, assistant manager Jof the garage, said that the amount Jelaimed was short paid on a running faceount for repairs to the defendant's own car and the hire of another car whilst his own was in the workshop. He had paid certain Jamounts against various bills. Subsequently he disputed one account, alleging that he had been over-Jeharged. As regards another acfount, there was no excuse for nonpayment, because witness tinderstood Jan insurance company settled a claim for expenses consequent on an accident. Several unsuccessful] attempts to collect the amount duc were made. Then the defendant! went Home on Leave and when he returned the matter again was taken Ju. On one ceeasion, the defendant said, that he always' "paid on the] nail" and when witness refuted this, the defendant contended thats ibelious statement had been made} and said that he should consult his Hecal advisers. Witness answeres that the defendant could bring an faction if he felt so inclined.
The defendant said that he did not ro anything from the insurance company. He asked if ho could bring his wife as a witness to say that the garage shroff did not call on She was not sure} evidence would be Wives as Witnesses
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