Former Trainer Claims Only Medical Evidence Commission Not Paid Offered; Suffocation Defence to Be Filed Acts on Weak Heart Mr. Eric Moller, well-known local business man and racing stable Owner, appeared as defendant in HIM. Supreme Court yesterday when a claim for $1,244.90 was brought against him by Mr. I. Bolshatoff, formerly employed by him as pony trainer. According to Mr. Bolshatoff, the amount claimed represented balance of commission due from defendant under an agreement of service between plaintiff and Mr. Moller og trainer of the latter's racing stable.
Represented by Mr. M. Reader Harris, the plaintiff also claimed $175 costs and, through his lawyer, he pointed out that portions of ihe'sum claimed were commissions he should have received on racing results and on the winnings of Mr. Moller's horse, Silkylight.
Answering Mr. Victor Priestwood, who appeared on his behalf, Mr. Moller told the Court that plaintiff had been dismissed by him for taking commission from horse dealers against his wishes and instructions. He had warned plaintiff that this should not occur again but. he had continued to receive the commission,
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