Indictment for Larceny from a dwelling house at granite Creek/

-Ah Ho is charged with breaking and entering the house of Bruneth and Sebanno and then stealing various possession of platinum and gold from them. Verdict, not guilty.

Affidavits of Lung Lui and Goon Gan.

-Lung Lui was being held aboard ss. Victoria pending application for him to be deported from the United States to China. In order that he could be landed at Victoria, a $50 head tax was paid to the Collector of Customs.

Affidavit of J. Swanson; Petition under Trustee Act 1850; Petition; Affidavit of R. Hall

-Regarding the principal and interest monies due on or by virtue of an Indenture of Mortgage from H. Rhodes to J. Colsford for Town Lot # 129, Store Street, Victoria, and that they have been paid in full.

Summons; Affidavit of J. Ash

-Regarding the payment of a road tax of $63 levied on the Defendant. Ash was not satisfied with the said order telling him to pay the tax and intended to appeal it before the Supreme Court. There is some confusion over the amount of time that he had to enter his appeal.

Precept to Registrar to Set Cause Down for hearing; (3) Extract from the Record Precept Book of the Police Court, Victoria; Record.

The Defendant falsely and maliciously and without reasonable cause charged the Plaintiff with stealing a saw from him, value of $1.50. The Defendant also assaulted the Plaintiff, gave him into custody of a policeman and caused him to be imprisoned in a police office. The Plaintiff was injured in his reputation and was prevented from attending to his business as a result of the Defendant's actions and has also incurred expenses in obtaining his release from the said imprisonment. The Plaintiff claims $5,000 damages from the Defendant.

The Government Gazette. Victoria. July 15, 1871, p. 1-4.

-Regarding the intent of John Hamilton Gray of St. John, New Brunswick, Barrister at Law, to apply in the next ensuing term of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, to be admitted, enrolled and allowed to practice as a Barrister at Law in the Superior Courts of British Columbia.

Masters Report.

-Regarding the settlement of the Estate of S. Harris, deceased, and amounts owed to his estate by various parties.

Writ of Summons; (2) Affidavit of Service; Costs; Judgment by Default.

-The Plaintiffs claim $1,500 principal due to them as payees on two Bills of Exchange.

(2) Affidavit of S.E.R. Francis; Petition of S.E.R. Francis.

-Regarding the settlement of the estate of A.H. Francis and the ownership of Subdivision One of suburban five acre lot #4 in Victoria.

Affidavit of E.A. Sharpe; Affidavit of E. Lynon; Affidavit C. Trew; Affidavit of H.S. Mason in Support of Petition; Petition.

-T. Dessault is of unsound mind and altogether unfit to govern himself or to manage his affairs. He has no relations in British Columbia and is currently detained in the lunatic asylum for safe keeping. Petitioner asks that the court certifies the lunacy of T. Dessault so that he may continued to be cared for in the asylum.

(3) Summons; Affidavit of R.E. Jackson; Affidavit of Support of Summons to Inspect.

-Plaintiff seeks to recover the sum of $530.12 alleged to be due to him for a certain unpaid promissory note with the Defendants.

Petition; Affidavit; Notice.

-Regarding Crown Lot 16, Group One, New Westminster and the proper ownership of the property. Judge declines to effect registration of the property in the name of H.G. Roderick due to the non-production of the title deeds.

Petition.

-Dunsmuir, Diggle and farquar are the proprietors of the Wellington Coal Mine, Departure Bay, Nanaimo, and are desirous of acquiring a portion of certain lands near Departure Bay from W.J. Hughes for the purpose of communication with the sea shore. the two parties are having difficulty agreeing on a price for the property.

Declaration with Particulars of Demand; Affidavit of Service of Notice of Declaration; Affidavit of B. Griffin; (2) Affidavit of J. Rodello.

-Plaintiff is suing over an overdue promissory note due to him by the Defendant for $136 plus interest.

Affidavit of F.J. Barnard in support of Caprias; Praecipe for Writ of Attachment.

-Plaintiff claims that the Defendant is justly and truly indebted to him for $3,972.11, that being the amount certified due to him by the Registrar of the Supreme Court as the amount owed on unpaid accounts. The Defendant has not paid the Plaintiff the amount certified to be due and he has since left the province.

Writ of Summons; Affidavit of Service; Judgment by Default; Affidavit of W. Drake; Plaintiff's Costs.

-The Plaintiff claims $830.76 for debt and $12.50 for costs for an amount of rent due in respect of Saanich Hall farm as well as interest on arrears of rent.

Bond; (2) Writ of Summons; Correspondence on case; Affidavit of T. Davie; Affidavit of T.G. Murphy; Affidavit of Katz; Defendant's Costs of Suit; Issue; Judges order

The Plaintiff claims $250 for debt and $15 for costs for services performed by him as an Attorney at Law and Solicitor on behalf of the Defendant at Washington territory in the United States and for work done for the Defendant at his request.

Judgment.

-Plaintiff is claiming money payable to him by the Defendant for money lent by the Plaintiff to the Defendant and for money paid by the Plaintiff for the Defendant at his request, and the Plaintiff claims $100. On the other hand, the Defendant claims that he is not indebted to the Plaintiff, but that the Plaintiff is indebted to him for an amount equal to the Plaintiff's claim plus interest.

Affidavit of L. Lowenberg.

-Regarding the taxes due on Lots 656 and 657 in Victoria. Lowenberg states that he has paid the taxes due on the property. He has applied to the said Registrar General to cancel the charge against him for the taxes due and has produced the required receipts, but is having trouble clearing up the charge for various reasons.

Affidavit of M.W. Drake; Affidavit of W. Ward.

-Regarding the ownership of Lots 290 and 297 in Victoria and the taxes due on the properties.

Petition.

-Morton and Drummond had been candidates for election for the office of mayor holder in Victoria. Morton is charging that the list of voters used at the election for mayor was made out in a manner contrary to law and contained the names of many people who were not supposed to be on the voters list. The voters list was based on a Road Tax List, which had not been revised for the year 1874, and contained a great many names that had been put on it for the purpose of enabling them to vote. Morton charges that Drummond won the election as a result of these people that weren't supposed to be voting and asks that the election results be declared void and Drummond be removed from the position.

Affidavit of F.W. Pafford; Power of Attorney; Affidavit of Johns for Leave to Defend.

-L.Johns was an agent of J. Cunningham and carried on the business affairs of Cunningham as his attorney. Major and others claims $181.19 principal and interest due to them as payee on two promissory notes signed by Johns on behalf of Cunningham. Johns claims he never accepted the bills, and defends that this signature on the bills is merely to show that he endorsed the same with the name of James Cunningham.

Writ of Summons; Notice; Appeal from the County Court of British Columbia.

-The Defendants are charged with stealing the goods and chattels of the Plaintiff and disposing of them for their own use. The Plaintiff claims on account thereof $100.

(2) Affidavit of N. Shakespeare; (2) Affidavit of A.C. Elliot; Affidavit of M. bate; Affidavit of R. Plummer; Cross-examination of A.C. Elliot; Cross-Examination of R. Plummer; Affidavit of H.S. Mason; (2) Affidavit of R. Plummer; Affidavit of F.W. Egerton; Affidavit of H.F. Heisterman; Affidavit of W.G. Burroughs; Affidavit of W. Jackson; Summons for Time to Answer.

-Mason is the administrator of the estate of W. Rippon. the case deals with the overall settlement of the estate with the creditors and debtors and the various disputes that have arisen over the sale of a certain piece of property.

Judgment by Default; Writ of Summons; Affidavit of Service.

-The Plaintiffs claim $177.65 principal and interest due to them as payees on two promissory notes with the Defendant.

Affidavit of C. Shaffer; Writ of Summons; Judgment by Default; Costs.

-Plaintiffs claim $302.82 cash due to them on a note payable. the Judge rules in their favor.

(2) Notice; (3) Correspondences; (3) Affidavit of T.C. Nuttall; Costs; (3) Order; Affidavit of W.M. Ehner; Costs of Defendant; Summons; Affidavit of W. Wilson; Bill of Costs; Bills of Costs taxed under reference.

-Cohen had a fire at this business for which he was insured and covered by the Phoenix Fire Assurance Company. The two aprties appear to be disputing over their costs and extent of coverage.

Affidavit of M.W. Drake.

-Regarding the settlement of the estate of J.M. Reid and the annuities owed to his children.

Examination of the Defendant.

-Regarding a will left by the Defendant's father that seems to have been misplaced. Difficulties have arisen over the settlement of the estate.

Summons; Judgment; Bill of Costs; Summons; Affidavit of A. McWha.

-Plaintiff had acquired a previous Order against the Defendant for $169.68 for which he never received any payment. The Defendant has made an application stating that he has satisfied the Plaintiff's demand which the Plaintiff claims is wholly untrue.

Evidence of John Stewart.

-Stewart and Braden were a plumbing firm involved in the labor of St. Joseph's Hospital. Kelly and Taylor had done some work for the firm but there was dispute over their account and the hours that they were claiming and the Plaintiff's record of their hours.

Bill of Complaint; Affidavit of Adams; Affidavit of Bennett; Bill of Costs.

-The Plaintiff is a bridge builder, the Defendant is a carpenter and joiner. The Defendant was contracted with the government of B.C. to build a bridge across the Quesnel River and asked the Plaintiff, who agreed, to work with him for a share in the profits and a partnership agreement. The Plaintiff ended up doing all of the work. The Defendant was paid in full, but would not disclose his accounts of the costs of construction. The Plaintiff believes that if her were to see these accounts, a considerable balance would be owed to him by the Defendant.

Bill of Costs of and Consequent Upon Committal Order Feb 3, 1877.

Promise to Pay; Writ of Summons; Copy of Judges notes; Exhibit "B" - Agreement; Affidavit of Service and Order; Affidavit of L.D. Williams; Bill of Costs.

-Plaintiff had recovered a judgment against the Defendant for $155.25 and costs on an unpaid promissory note for which he never received payment. the Defendant has since fled to the United States.

Summons; Affidavit of Plaintiff; Costs; Examination of Humphreys; Order; Writ of Summons; Affidavit of Service; Judgement by Default.

-The plaintiff had recovered a judgment against the Defendant for $105.50 due on an unpaid promissory note and the costs of the suit. The said judgment remains unsatisfied.

(2) Decision of Fence Viewers.

-Viewers have been nominated to view and arbitrate on the "water courses" on the lands of Mr. R. Brown and in which water courses the under-mentioned parties are more or less benefited by R. Brown, J. Sluggett, S. Alphonse, G. Butler and the Bank of British Columbia, between the lands of which parties the water the courses are to be made and maintained.

Receipt for $346 - Exhibit "G"; Evidence of H.V. Edmonds.

-Receipt of money from H. Holbrook for which was realized by sale of lots for payment of municipal taxes. Evidence is also regarding the taxes owed and assessed.

(2) Affidavit of Service; (2) Writ of Summons; Judgment by Default; Costs against Thornhill; Costs against Lewis.

-Plaintiff claim $686.12 for debt and $20 for costs on an unpaid promissory note with the defendant.

Account of J. Kinnear; Order.

-Regarding the personal estate and effects left by S. Harris. McNab is the executor of the estate.

Affidavit of E. Johnson.

-E Johnson is the attorney for G.Dietz. Mr. George askew has applied to E. Johnson for a loan of $3500 upon a mortgage. Johnson believes that the proposed loan, to be advanced out of the moneys of G. Dietz, would be a safe and advantageous investment for him.

Bill of Costs; Replication; Affidavit of S.P. Mills; Amended Account; Affidavit of Mr. Thomson; Summons; Affidavit of C.W.R. Thomson; Appointment of Mssrs. Crake and Jackson; Affidavit of R.E. Jackson; Bill of Complaint; Chief Clerk Notes.

-Defendants are indebted to the Plaintiffs for $18,560 for principal and interest due on an account between them for the conveyance of land in the District of nelson, Vancouver Island (1,064 acres). The Defendants are in possession of the said premises but have not paid their debt.

Affidavit of C. Strouss; Petition of Plaintiff; Bill of Complaint.

-Defendants are indebted to the Plaintiff for $5,799.62 principal and interest due on unpaid goods and merchandise advanced to the Defendants at their request.

Summons; Exhibit "A"; Authority to Receive Money out of Court; Notice Record.

-The corporation's water works department laid water pipes on the Plaintiff's lands which then flooded his lands and permeated them with water, greatly depreciating his property value. The case was taken to arbitration and the Plaintiff was awarded $475 for damages or at the Defendant's expense, the draining and repairing of his property. The Defendants have not responded to the satisfaction of the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff claims $1,500 for damages.

Affidavit of W.M. Drake.

-Regarding the Writ of Certiorari issued in the case.

(2) Affidavit of T. Davie; Particulars of Demand; Affidavit of J. Wilson.

-Regarding the principal and interest due on Defendant's promissory note of $125.

Affidavit of T. Davie; (2) Summons; Affidavit of H. Homewood; Bond; Notice; Statement of Claim

-Plaintiff claims $500 for damages; that the Defendant seized and took the Plaintiff's good, household furniture, pictures, kitchen utensils, shotgun, etc. and carried them away and disposed of them for their own use.

Affidavit of J. Roberts; Bail piece; Writ of Summons.

-Plaintiff claims $360 for debt and $17.50 for costs for work and labour done by the Plaintiff for the Defendant as the hired servant of the Defendant.

File consists of one document: a judge's order that the Plaintiff be at liberty to hold the Defendant to bail for $290.

File consists of three documents: an affidavit of J.R. Stewart and correspondence regarding the purchase of the cargo of the ship "Shamrock," wherein the Defendant does not own up to the contract.

File consists of one document: an affidavit of J.R. Stewart regarding action brought about by the Plaintiff for the recovery of $1,890.71 in salary allegedly due to him by the Defendant. Defendant claims that the case cannot proceed without his necessary witness (Meldrum), who is currently residing in Scotland outside the jurisdiction of the court.