The Sun.
London, England, 1860-09-04 00:00:00

IN RE THOMAS LEE.

This bankrupt was described as a merchant, in George-
yard, Lombard -street, and came up for his last examination.
The accounts, by Mr. C. F. Kemp, extends from 31st Dec.,
1856, to May, 1860, and shows—Debtor to creditor, £5,600;
creditors partially secured, less property held, £1,097; pro-
fits, £7,061; liabilities, £882; liability to Malendez, Casta-
nado and
,Robertson, £2,654 ; liability to William Poyner,
£414 ; creditor cash, £2O ; doubtful debt, £96 ; pro-
perty, £1,572; ditto in hands of creditors, £487 ;
trade expenses, £3,497; personal, £1,792; losses, £2,767;
loss on farm at Great Barr, £2,157.

An adjournment took place, Mr. Johnson, the officio.]
assignee, requiring time to examine the accounts.

IN RE SWINEY.
The bankrupt was a merchant in Fenchurch-street, and
this was a meeting for the last examination. The debts
are stated at £2,003; creditors holding security, £3,060;
liabilities, £2,036 ; assets, doubtful.

An adjournment took place for an investigation of the
accounts,

IN RE DUNN AND BOYLE.

These bankrupts were described as of lsiew Great Spring
Gardens, iron dealers, &c., and applied for their certificates.
The accounts by Messrs. Hart Brothers show debtor to
creditors £3,640 ; assets, good debts, £2,113 ; doubtful,
£2,100. There was no opposition, and his Honour granted
immediate certificates.

SHERIFFS' COURT.
(Before Mr. Kerr.)
THE MAYOR'S COURT AND THE SHERIFFS' COURT-. 1

CAUTION-BEYFUS AND OTHERS V, SP-RA.-D-0:

This was a summons on which plaintiffs sought to -recover
£8 odd, balanc& of a debt of £lB odd.
Mr. Buchanan, for defendant, stated that plaintiffs had
formerly sued defendant for this very debt in the Mayor's
Court. Defendant had paid £lO, and now plaintiffs removed
the cause to this court. lie (Mr. Buchanan) submitted
that such a course could not be adopted.
A gentleman who attended for plaintiffs said he was not
aware of the circumstances attending the case, and
His Honour, upon reference to the particulars affixed to
the summons, said there could be no doubt the present sum
sought to be recovered formed a portion of the Mayor's
Court claim. Under these circumstances, he would see if
defendant was not entitled to treble costs, for most certainly
plaintiffs would not recover in this court. His Honour
then referred to the Act, and while he was perusing it,

Mr. Buchanan remarked that in cases where treble costs
were allowed plaintiffs had obtained judgment. In this
suit judgment had not been obtained in the Mayor's Court,
and therefore he (Mr. Buchanan) could only, on behalf of
defendant, ask for the usual costs.

His Honour found that was so, and, in awarding defen-
dant and his attorney costs, observed that had judgment
been obtained he should certainly have awarded treble costs.
Such a system as that now before the court should be
stopped, and he would do all in his power to prevent its
continuance.
Verdict for:defendant with costs.

TBIS DAY'S MARKETS.

HAY MARK TS.

SMITTIFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 108 to £slos Od ; clover
do., £3 10s to £5 15s ; and straw. £1 10a to £1 16s per load.
Supply rather limited. Trade firm.
CUMBERLAND. Meadow hay, £2 lOs to £5 12s ;
clover, £3 lOs to £5 15s Od ; and straw, £1 lOs to £1 18s
per load. A steady demand.
WILITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £2 10s to £5 lOs Od;
clover, £3 lOs to £6 Os Od ; and straw, £1 10s to £1 16s
per lead. Trade steady.