The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1884-01-12
SUPREME COURT JANUARY TERM
1884.
Monday, January 7th, 1884.

Monday, January 7th, 1884.
At the opening of the Court, the Attorney Gen
eral called the attention of the Court to an article
published in the Elele Poakalu the 10th day of
December, 1888, rejecting the Chief Justice,
and said he considered the article a contempt of
Court and moved the Court to make an order cit
ing Daniel Lyons, the publisher of said paper. to
appear and show cause why he should not be pun
shed for contempt of Court.
The Court ordered that said Daniel Lyons be
cited to appear on Saturday next the 18th in
stant (to-day.l
Kuaana VS.. Molaka, eiectment; Messrs Smith
and Thurston for plaintiff, Mr.. J. L. Kaulukou for
defendant. Defendant filed Il confession of judg-
ment
In the case of Hoolaina vs.. Maria Kalulu, the
defendant did likewise.
Mokuahi VS.. Malta Aluau. Keplevin. Appeal
from Intermediary Court. MI. J. L. Kaulukou
for plaintiff, respondent. Mr.. S. W. Mahelona for
defendant appellant. Verdict for defendant.
At 11:37 A. NJ. the Court took recess On re-
suming, the Court having been informed that the
jury had made mistake in their verdict intending
the verdict for Mokuahi, respondent, the jury
surprising him to be the dc.erdant The Court
ordered the jury to retire and bring in proper
verdict and they retired and brought in a verdict
for Mohuahi.
John Robello vs. Wong Quing placed on the
Banco Calendar.
Anihiwa VS.. Kanekoa. Ejectment. Defendant
confessed judgment
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1884.
J. F. Hackfeld ct al assignees of Chung Faa
vs. Lee Loy. Assumpsit. Mr.. s. 3. Dole for
plaintiff.
Mr.. Dole moved for default and the Court
so orders.
| Mr. Whiting stated that Lee 10y dead
/ and that he (AIr. W. had been appointed ad-
ministrator
The Court referred the case to the Clerk and
directed him to set a day for hearing.
/ f. T. Lenehap ct al assignees of Lee Chat VS..
/ Lee 10y. Mr.. Ashford for plaintiff Similar
action taken to that in the former case.
Ed. Hoffschaeger & Co. VS.. Wilhelm Meier ct
! al. Assumpsit. Mr.. Z. Preston for plaintiffs.
! Plaintiffs filed dscontinuance.
The King vs. Sam Kelly. Assault with intent
/ to commit robbery.
The Attorney General presented the indict-
ment to which the prisoner pleaded not guilty.
The King VS.. kamoa. Larceny. The Attor-
ney-General and Mr.. w. A. Whiting Deputy.
for the Crown. The prisoner undefended.
| Plea, not guilty.
The Attorney General presented an indict-
mert charging the prisoner with larceny of 500
from mail bag on board the 5: S. Likelike
whilst on voyage from Maui TO Honolulu.
Twelve witnesses for the Crown were called.
/ The prisoner made statement cOntradicting
/ all that had been testified against hin.
The Attorney General in addressing the jury
said he did not purpose arguing this case as the
/! prisoner undefended, but ne would point
| out that the crime which had been committed
was of ordinary character. 1t not a
| robbery from one person, but a robbery from
the Government, in which we all interested.
After brief address he left the matter in the
hands of the jury.
His Honor summed up briefly, showing that
/ it had been clearly proved that the money was
put IL the mail bag at Wailuku and that the
bag was intact when put into the boat at Maa-
laea Bay. The circumstances also left no doubt
| that the robbery took place board the vessel,
and that the prisoner the person who cut
open the bag.
The jury retired and after brief absence re-
turned a verdict OF guilty, one juror dissenting.
/ Sentence reserved.
Wednesday, January 9, 1884.
The King vs.. sam Kelly. Assault with intent to
| commit robbery.
Mr.. W. Austin Whiting end Mr. W. o. Smith
for the Crown.
Mr.. J. L. Kaulukou for the defendant.
! Three witnesses were called on the part of the
prosecution, and one for tine defense. The defend
/ ant also made his own statement.
After address by counsel and charge by His
| Honor, the jury retured verdict of not guilty,
three dissenting.
Kamoa. convicted of larceny the previous
day, was sentenced TO years imprsonment* at
hard labor and ordered to pay the costs, taxed st
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