Watkin Williams, the original plainti' inthe action which was heard in 1036.
Mr. Watkin Williams told the court that judgment for his client had been given on January 27, 1936 to the sum '0f 320244 with interest but that the court ordered a stay of execution until disposal of a counterclaim entered defendant. Mr. J. MeNelll, who. then represented the plaintiff, made '2 claim for dismissal of the counterclaim on July 6, of the safe year or, alternatively, that the plaintiff be able to receive claim due, because the defendant had failed to proceed Counsel's request was granted in July 1936.
Mr. Watkin Williams added that nothing had been done by the defendant for the past three years and that the only two witnesses who could have appeared for his client were no longer in Shanghai and even if they were, their memories would be dim.
He therefore asked thet the counter claim should be dismissed on the ground of delay.
During the noon recess, however, counsel agreed on asking an order to be made by His Lordship. Mr. Thompson was also ordered t0 poy taxed costs of the motion. The counter-claim amounts to $6,072.72.
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