Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-13
THE COURTS.
PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY IN THE
VARIOUS TRIBUNALS.
The Supreme Court Convenes - Cases
Which Were Acted Upon Yesterday.
New Suits-Today's Calendar.


New Suits-Today's Calendar.
The supreme court met at 2 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon for the regular fall
session.
All the judges were present except
Judge Mcfarland, who is in the east.
The session was devoted to the hear
ing of motions.
A. z. Nichols was admitted to prac-
tice upon motion OF J. S. Chapman and
presentation of a certificate from the
courts of Connecticut, and J. w. Curtis
on motion of Attorney Rolfe, of San
Bernardino, and certificate from Mich
igan.
Ali matters submitted were taken un-
der Amusement.
Attorney-General Hart is in the city
and will remain throughout the session.
He has sixteen criminal cases on the
calendar.
The court adjourned to 2 O'Clock this
afternoon.
SUPERIOR coURTs-DEPARTMENT ONE.
People vs.. Frank Bevoine-Motion for new
trial denied
People VS.. p Rallade-Bv consent cause trans
ferred to the police court for trial.
People VS. All Louey-same order.
People vs.. Wong Low Foo ct al.-Defendants
acquitted
People VS. Aaron Abbott ct al.-Arraignment
continued to October 18th
People VS.. Lewis Case, charged with attempt
to commit arson-0ctober 10th set to plead
People VS.. VIM F. Steack-October 10th set to
plead
DEPARTMENT TWO.
Childs ct al, VS.. Hellman-Demurrer over
ruled. Defendant ten days to answer
Deering VS.. Richardson Kimban company
Demurrer submitted.
Meyers vs.. Esputallier ct al-Motion for new
Obear VS. McGriff ct al.-Demurrer overruled.
Carver VS.. Williams-Motion for judgment
denied.
Micheau VS. Esler-Order made discharging
referee.
Petition for commitment of Robt. Lawson to
Whittier reform school as incorrigible, granted.
DEPARTMENT THREE.
Elhert VS.. L. A. Gas Co.-Judgment for plain
tiff
Williamson vs. Root ct al.-Defendants al
lowed ten days to plead.
Farmers and Merchants Bank VS. Council of
the City of Los Angeles-Demurrer overruled
per the following opinions
Without rehearsing all the points made by
the briefs in the case it is sufficient to say that
the complaint states facts sufficient if fully es
tablished to show that the assessment was au-
thoritively made. and 1 DO not think plaintiff
has mistaken his remedy. It might have an
other and different remedy against the tax col
lector when he undertakes to enforce payment.
but do not see, as the matter stands, he has
any other remedy at law, and therefore is
entitled to his writ of error. The demurrer is
w.P. WADE, Judge.
DEPARTMENT FOUR.
Ball vs. Ball-Decree OF divorce as prayed
for.
Daniel McCool vs. Los Angeles Steam Stone
works--Judgment entered for plaintiff for
, $2499. 80.
IT, Banbury VS.. G. J. Brodesser-Judgment for
plaintiff.
DEPARTMENT FIVE.
E. D. Gibson, sheriff. appointed assignee of
X; G. Guirado. with bonds in the sum OF $500
Y udart vs. Yndart-Demurrer overruled.
Whittemore VS.. County of Los Angeles-Judg-
ment signed.
The condemnation suit OF the Land, Reser-
voir and Power company against S. Carton was
argued and submitted to the Jury, which found
damages for the defendant for $4,000. The
action Brought for the condemnation of
108 acres of land upon which plaintiff pro-
poses TO locate reservoir.
DEPARTMENT SIX
People VS.. Charlie Lee Kong 1.-TWO cases)-
judgment affirmed.
Agnes ]. Rich VS. Philip B. Rich-Decree of
divorce by default.
Peter Figg, insanity, committed to asylum,
SUITS FILED YESTERDAY.
Louie G. WalbrIdge vs. Martha S. Benedict
and Charles e. Benedict. Com plaint on fore
Ella E. Clark E. A. Wright and L. H.
Chase. Suit to quiet title to lot in Santa
Monica
Carr ct al Suit to recover S727 10 on u promis-
sorry note.
d. l. Parkhurst filed application for the APP
poIntment of trustee of property belonging to
Mary Clawiter
ToDAY's Observation-Disclosures ONE.
Miguel Samouset, for arraignment on a
charge CT seduction.
w. H. Haroell, hearing appeal from judg-
ment of lower court
DEPARTMENT TWO.
Estate of John r. Aptiz, settlement of ac-
count.
Estate of C. A. Paige, letters OF administra-
ton.
Estate of L. B. Johnson, letters of administra-
ten.
Estate and guardianship of J. D. Adams, conf.
sale realty.
Estate Of W. Mccartney, petition to sell per-
sonal property.
Estate OF Louis Meuret, letters with will an
nexed.
DEPARTMENT THREE.
Nelmes VS.. Wilson,
DEPARTMENT FOUR.
Botiller ct al. vs. Loranzana.
Smith ct al. VS.. Coronel
Field VS.. Shorb.
DEPARTMENT FIVE.
Payne VS.. Hanselman.
DEPARTMENT SIX.
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