The Express.
London, England, 1855-06-21 00:00:00

COXPENSATION FOK INJURIES.
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Braswell and Mr. Hawkins appeared for the
plaintiff, sad Mr. Elwin James and Mr. Wordsworth for
the defendants.
This was ea actin's brought by the plaintiff, an engineer
and contractor, against the defendants, to recover compensa-
tion in damages fur irjuriee sustained by him in conse-
quence of the alleged negligence of the defendants, who
;deeded aot guilty.
It appeared from the evidence on the part of the plaintiff
that he was going from Lnlidon to Leeds, on the Bth of
September, 1863. At Nottiogby the Leeds carriages
are detached from the main train, which goes on, ano-
ther engine being dazed to the Leeds carriage*, which then
proceed. On the sight in queelion this engine ran into
the carriage in which the plaintiff was, and ha received
from the concussion several severe injuries, the lower part
of his spine coming in coatact with the seat of the ge
and his head being struck with such force that he became
insensible. lie, however, proceeded to Leeds, and when be
arrived there be consulted a Dr. Layoock. He remained
there two dave, but had scarcely the use of his limbs during
the time. When be arrived at Waterford, where he re-
sided, he found himself much worse, and he pat himself
under the oars of Dr. Msttbisay, by whom be was kept In
; a reclining position till the middle of October, wr en towl-
ines obliged him to gn to Leeds and to London, where be
; submitted himself to the ezatainstion of Mr, Childs, the
surgeon of the company, in the presence of the secretary.
He was about that time earning 6001. par annum, which he
, lost daring the time hives laid up, and he still felt a weak-
sem In his back. He suffered considerable pain during the
Sian et his Mere.
Oa Wimp rssimezamined he arid be had sot consulted a
ateanal man from December, 1863, to the present time, and
M and cast paid 161. for doctors bills.
lat.idwin James said that the company bad (Sired 150 L,
wild* bad been accepted by his d friend ; and the
MON elf the eausgmay's bringing the cue down Mr trial
we, be of the accident having taloa
Oka • hall age am they wished to have an inroad-
palms.
Lod Campbell said that the company bad acted very
well, sad he might now say that he did not think any line
was better conducted.
Verdict for the plaintiff—lansages 1601.

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SECOND COURT.
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1111COM3I AND ANOTIIII N. CLAYTON.
Mr. Petendotff was ceased for the plaintiff, and Mr.
Cooler appeared for the defendant.
was as notion to recover 1091. Ss. 61. for paper sup-
plied, sad for printing a publication called Punchinello,
The plaintiffs WI printers is Windmill-street, Haymarket,
and the defendant is an artist, and much engaged in liters.
tare. The defendant and a person of the name of
agreed
to is the literary world as Dr. Jack
to start the above-named publication. Jack at
that time having the management of • print's(
Moises of a Mr. Richards, in St. Marties.law,
undertook to supply the paper and the prindft at wet
prise, whilst the defendant egret/ to do the thg, the
illastradens, Yd to provide literary esseilintione. • Whill
party coesested to And the money for the lest r 1 tssMMr
Jaek and the defendant agreeing to sham the pram, WSW
lessee, equally between them. The work was carried ea
apes these terns for upwards of twelve menthe, Asa
which period Jack informed the defendant that the moat
plaintiff' had come into the printing erseern, and, befog
somewhat particular is their manner of dole, besieges, had
refused to print the work unless they were paid weekly,
sad, according to the evidence for the plaintiffs, when
number 46 was in progress of composition the defendant
wrote to them, sating that as a negotiation, which had
bees carrying psi for some time, was not completed, he
would pay for the number. Omer letters wawa between
the parties, is one of which it was stated by Jack that he
bedews up all connection with the publication, on condi-
tios that he was to have no farther liability in respect of
it. The paper west on, sad ultimately a demand for the
sum sow claimed was made upon the defendant.
Mr. Cooper, os behalf of the defendant, °pomaded that
the partnership between Jack and his client had never been
dissolved, and in proof of the existence of the partnership
proceeded to read the copy of the decleraties which had
been lodged at the Stamp.oMet, wherein it was set forth
that Jack was the sole printer, and that he end the defeat-
daat were sole proprietors of the pablieeties.
lbe defendant was is the comae of examinatios, when
Mr. Baron Martin interposed, sad said he thougbt that
this was a very proper case for en arrangement to be come
to. Be looked through the accounts and the letters,
Yd be thought SOL would be a very fair verdict for the
jury to retain.
After sere diwassion between the learned counsel this
verdict was agreed to.
The jagy aftwaraagly returned a verdict for the plaintiff
damages SOL
INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT.—JusE 20.

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II 33 LAZARUS LIOPARD.
This insolvent, an importer and dealer In foreign goods,
was opposed by Mr. Dowse for Mr. C. Poupan and Mears.
Billiard and Gray.
The complaint was that the insolvent had obtained goods
of Messrs. Billiard and Gray, who are French importers, in
Rod Lion-square, and gays thesis bills, when be had no
reasonable ezpootation of mien the same. The bids were
held by the other opposing creditor, r. Pompeii.
The Court held that ths debt fee which the insolvent
was opposed had been incurred without reasonable expecte-
d's of payment, and pronounced a judgment of eight
months at the suit of the opposing creditors. At the suit of
tbs snediton generally a judgment of four months was given.
11l 33 MINIM 7AITIIMLL—ALLIORD MIMICRY IDINTITY.
This issolesst, who bau been a barrister, and MOW
clerk to his brother, Mr. R Faithfull, of Brighton,
applied to be discharged. At the time ha was clerk ho rested
enteral farms near Brighthn.
Mr. Nichols appeared for several creditors, and Mr. Dowse
for Mr. T. Boberse, an attorney. Mr. &mood supported.
Tbe emu esemeseed by an inquiry whether the insolvent
had bsen out of the Clinien's Prison since he had petitioned,
on the lid of May. Be positively declared that sioos his
commitment, on the it of May, until the present occasion,
ha had same been outside of the prison. On the other
hand, an elderly gentlemen, named Deneb, who had
knew. the insolvent upwards of fourteen yesn, was
called, sad stated that on the 17th of May be saw the
iaeolunt, neer his brother's cfßee, in Middle street.
Brighton, when be said, " How do yen do, Mr. Demob ?"
and he replied " How do you do, M r. Feithfull ?' • and passed
on Mr. Desch mentioned the circumstance to Mr. Mk,
wine merchant, of Brighton, who wha the detaining *fedi•
tor, and an action of escape bad been brought moist the
keeper of the Queen's Prison.
Mr. &mood said it was clearly a case of mistaken identity.
Mr. Dinah declared that he was as positive as be wee of
kis own enigma, that he had loss the insolvent at Brighton
ea the 17th May.
The insolvent repeated his statement, that be bad 0111,10,
been out of prison since his commitment on th. Ist of

May.
The Chief Conthaissidner said if there was other evidence
it bad better he given, and says further expense en the
tuition.
Several wit:news at Brighton were called. It had been
reported that the insolvent had been sees at Brighton sieve
his arrest, bat it turned out that a person i•aseer; Lucas.
who was in the habit of attendiog Brighton market, was
very mesh ltho him. That person had hostesses on the 17th
Kay la Nefilaaa.
Tie obi., Commissioner said he supposed there must
have been a mistake. The smut would go on with the sub-
stance of the ems.
The insolvent underwent a lengthened eastainatloa, re-
lating to the farms As had rested neer Brighton, end as to
an amignment he bad made for the benefit of his creditors
Subsequently the property wee mild, and be had not been
able to °broth full information on the subject.
The cm occupied the court till its rising at five o'clock,
and wee then adjourned to Monday, when Mr. Robert
Faithfall will be required to attend.