The Sun.
London, England, 1869-04-16 00:00:00

IMPORTANT TO GAS CONSUMERS.

At the justice-room of the Mansion,Hous,e yes-
terday the Gaslight and Coke Company, Curtain-
road, was summoned by Ernest Marshall, of 12,
Aldgate High-street, who complained that he,
being desirous of obtaining a supply of a gas, was
unable to agree with the company upon the amount
of security for the payment thereof. Mr. Curtis,
solicitor, appeared for the defence.

The complainant, Mr. Marshall, stated that he
was an eating-house keeper, and last Friday week
entered into possession of the premises, 12, Aldgate
Iligh-street. On Saturday afternoon, finding that
the gas had been cut off, he went to the company's
office, and saw a man, who told him that all the
people had left. On Monday, being busy, be sent
his brother, who signed a contract for him, and
paid a deposit of £3, for which he received
a receipt. Later in the day he sent a request
that the gas should be laid on, but his messenger
brought back the deposit of £3, and said some-
body in the office had taken the receipt from
him. Complainant then went to the office him-
self, and was told that a mistake had been
made by one of the clerks in accepting the £3, that
£5 16s. was owing for the last tenant's gas, and
that they were not going to be " done" by him
(complainant). Complainant replied that he was
willing to pay a deposit of £3 or £5, but he refused
to pay the last tenant's account. Tne company
refused to accept this offer, and declined to put on
the gas. He then came for the present summons.
He had made two applications since, and they
stated that they would accept half the last tenant's
debt, but -would not put on the gas without.

In reply to Alderman Finnis, complainant said
the ordinary consumption was from 30s. to £2 per
quarter.
In cross-examination by Mr. Curtis, he stated
that he did not tell the company's officer that he
had agreed to pay the back rates and taxes. He
did not know there was any account owing for gas.
It was cut off before he took possession. The shop
had been shut up. . .

Mr. Oke (chief clerk) said that according to
the Act of Parliament such security was to be
given as the consumer and the gas company might
agree upon, and if they could not agree the security
was to be determined by the magistrate, whose de-
cision was in all cases to be final.

Mr. Curtis remarked that the company were will-
ing to let the complainant have the gas without a
deposit, if he paid the arrears of the former tenant.

Alderman Finnie—You have no power to force
the incoming tenant to pay the arrears.
Mr. Curtis said .23 was the sum agreed upon, and
they would take that.
Mr. Oke--They refused to take £5.
Mr. Curtis said £5 was required as due from the
outgoing tenant.

Alderman Finnis repeated that he had no power
to enforce payment of the arrears of a former
tenant, and decided that the company should
take 0 as a deposit from i the complEduant, and
pay Bs. costs.

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