Note | N. Christensen V O.H. Potts; W. Smith, president of the Healesville shire, garnishee; O.T. Robarts claimant.
The money garnished was Potts’ deposit of £10 at the shire elections in August last, and Christensen has had a judgment against Potts for £14 4s 7d since 14th April, 1898. The debtor was elected a councillor, and the deposit had been assigned to Robarts, J.S. Pierce obtained the £10 from T.W. Story and lodged it with the returning officer and C.T. Robarts gave a similar amount to his son, Cr Robarts, who handed it to Potts, who, in turn, repaid Storey. O.T. Robarts claimed the money as against the judgment creditor.
Potts, in cross examination, could not remember when he got the money, when he paid it, or when he signed the assignment. After long argument, the claim of Robarts was upheld without costs, but on the application of Dr. Kaufmann, who appeared for claimant, he was allowed 1s for the stamp on the order, Robarts having to pay all his own costs otherwise. Mr. Kelly appeared for Christensen.
Robert Harrison, Wm Brann, and Wm Holland were mulct in fines ranging from 2s 6d to 5s, for failing to send their children to the school.
26 carriers’ licenses were granted.
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