Robson v. Robertson (2); Victoria; 1861.15
No. of Plaint – 708
Robson v. Harris (2); Victoria; 1861.18
No. of Plaint – 713
Summons; Invoice for £2.9.5
Robson v. Greene (2); Victoria; 1861.09
No. of Plaint – 694
(2) Summons
File contains: Pleas. Defendant pleads that he is not guilty as alleged.
Robinson v. The Texada Marble and Commerical Company
File consists of two documents: bill of sale; summons. Case regards a summons to appear in court over the issue of an unpaid bill by the Texada Marble Co. to C. Robinson, family butcher and dealer in fresh mears and vegetables.
Robinson v. The Queen Charlotte Coal Mining Company, Ltd.
File consists of two documents: Affidavit of H. Gastou; Affidavit of the Plaintiff and enclosures. the parties are having difficulty in appointing an arbitrator to settle the case. The Defendant's are not appointing one, claiming that Victoria is too small and therefore it is too difficult to "avoid local and personal feeling and prejudice in the matters of arbitration."
Robinson v. Morrison (2); Victoria; 1860.06
No. of Plaint – 327
Summons; Invoice for £6.9.8
Robinson v. Little (3); Victoria; 1861.35
No. of Plaint – 835
Summons; Invoice for £2.9.3; Judgment Confessed
Summons. The Plaintiff's attorney is summoned to attend in Judges' Chambers regarding the above named case, the matter of which is unclear.
File consists of 1 document: Affidavit of Service of Writ of Summons. Notice that Barton has been served with a summons by W. Culverwell.
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 two documents: court order; order for care. Case regards an order that the Defendant Woodcock be taken into custory and for bail to be set for $300.
File consists of 21 documents: Exhibit "A"; Affidavit of Roberts; Affidavit of Grenell; Affidavit of Davie and Pawson; (2) correspondence; (4) Affidavit of Davie; Costs on Judgment; Order for Extension; Notice of Trial; Notice; Affidavit in Support of Summons to Set Aside Suggestions for Costs; Master's Certificate; Summons; Points Intended to be Insisted on Part of the Plaintiff, Writ; Statement of Defense; Statement of Claim. Defendant is indebted to the Plaintiff for S268.60 for money lent by the Plaintiff to the Defendant and on accounts stated between them. The Defendant claims that the Plaintiff is indebted to him for an equal amount.
File consists of six documents: Writ of Summons; Order to Hold to Bail; Notice of Appointment of Attorney; Notice of Trial; Abstract; Motion for Commissions to take Depositions. Plaintiff is suing the Defendant for 104 pounds, 3 shillings, 4 pence for work and labour performed by the Plaintiff for the Defendant at his request
File contains: Deposition of Benoist; Bail Bond and Affidavit of J.D. Carroll; Bail Bond and Affidavit of Kaindler; invoice for interpreter services; Interrogatories; (2) Abstract; Appearance and Defense; Affidavit of Rivier; Judge's Order. The plaintiff is suing the Defendant for 104 pounds, 3 shillings and 4 pence for money deposited with the Defendant by the Plaintiff for Defendant's use and for work and labour performed by the Plaintiff for the Defendant at his request.
File consists of one documents: Rule Nisi regarding a charge against the Plaintiff that he had neglected to pay a municipal tax (this document is difficult to read)
File consists of three documents: Summons for Further Time to Plead; Affidavit of Earles; Affidavit of D. B. Ring. Ring is charging Earles with slander and defamation of character
Ring v. Balden (2); Victoria; 1860.38
No. of Plaint – 324
Summons; Invoice £5
File consists of five documents: order to pay, writ of summons, affidavit or service, plaintiff's bill of costs, judgement. Case regards Plaintiff claims $239.70 principal due plus interest on a primssory note for $357.74 made by the Defendant.
Rickman and Ofner v. Gray and Young
File consists of 5 documents: Order to Hold to Bail; Affidavit of Hold to Bail; (3) Writ of Summons. Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants are indebted to them for $130.50 on an unpaid promissory note. The Plaintiffs believe that the Defendants are about to defraud their creditors and quite the province of B.C.
File consists of six documents: request to withdraw judgement; certificate of R. Woods; judgement by default; writ of summons; affidavit of T. Davie. Case regards the failure on behalf of Defendant Gerow to appear in court, judgement made in favor of the Plaintiff to recover damages.
Richardson Family, records of marriage, births, deaths, etc.
File consists of five documents: records of births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths of the Richardson family; marriage certificate between William Johnson and Jane Richardson; affidavit of John Busher, friend of Edward Richardson.
Richards et al v. Killican and Elford
File consists of one document: Affidavit of C.E. Pooley. Plaintiffs had recovered a judgment against the Defendants. The Defendants had then paid the $130.22 settlement to the Bailiff who then refused to pay the money into court for some reason.
File consists of five documents: Summons; Affidavit of Service; Garnishee Affidavit; Bill of Costs, Judgment by Default - Plaintiff claims $130.94 for debt and S 17.50 for costs
Masters Report.
-Regarding the settlement of the Estate of S. Harris, deceased, and amounts owed to his estate by various parties.
Account of J. Kinnear; Order.
-Regarding the personal estate and effects left by S. Harris. McNab is the executor of the estate.
Rhodes v. Richards (3); Victoria; 1861.28
No of Plaint – 758
Summons; Invoice for £15.12.6; Judgment Confessed
Rhodes v. McNabb, In the Matter of S. Harris, Deceased
File consists of five documents: Receipt for $171.82; Affidavit of McElwin; Affidavit of Rhodes; (2) Affidavit of Kinnear. the deceased was justly and truly indebted to the Plaintiff for $180.18 for goods sold and delivered, Plaintiff is suing the estate of the deceased.
Hayward claims he is owed money for the funeral expenses of Samuel Harris, deceased. Includes affidavit of Hayward.
Restaurant de l’Europe v. Morrissey (2); Victoria; 1861.83
No. of Plaint – 697
Summons; Invoice for £1.6
Re:Lucinda Colton, infant (1); 1881/01/00
Deposition of Chul-kil-kita; a Queen Charlotte Indian; 1881/01/01
File contains: Order to Hold to Bail. Notice to the Sheriff that the Defendant Davis is to be apprehended and held to bail.
Reinhart Brothers v. Golding & Co. (3); 1861.34
No. of Plaint – 834
Summons; Invoice for £13.18.11; Judgment Confessed
File contains: Writ; Affidavit of M. Mayer; Order to Hold to Bail; Writ of Caprias; (2) Bail Price; Order; and Judges' Summons. The Defendant is indebted to the Plaintiffs for 625 pounds for money due on an unpaid promissory note.
File consists of 2 documents: Agreement for Settlement; Affidavit of D.A. Copeland. Regarding the estate of A.A. Copeland. The properties of the deceased were to be sold and paid into court for the support and maintenance of the three infant Defendants.
Receipt for $445; Receipt for $7; Proposal to purchase Horse drag and Harness; Appointment to Examine; Information and Complaint of J. Ridge, A. Churton, A. Barnet, R. Bishop, and P.J. Hall
-Smallbone is being charged with forgery with the intent of defrauding Mr. Ridge. Smallbone forged Ridge's name on various receipts for money received for a horse and harness with the purpose of defrauding Ridge.
Regina vs. Qua Whaen & Helleah, alias Harry
Indictment by True Bill, for Larceny.
-Defendants are charged with feloniously stealing two bags of flour, one boat sail, one coil of rope and one gold nugget from N. George. verdict, not guilty, prisoner discharged.
Indictment for Stealing a Bridle; Information and Complaint of G. Byrnes; Depositors of G. Byrnes.
-Cheng is charged with stealing a bridle from the stable of Byrnes in Barkerville. verdict, Guilty, Sentence, 3 months with hard labour.
Indictment for Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.
-Johnny is charged with assaulting J. Dean, causing him bodily harm and other wrongs.
Indictment for Larceny and Receiving.
-Lin Sam is charged with stealing and carrying away two watches from Mr. Issacs.
Indictment by True Bill of Kockyah, for cutting with the Intent to Murder and Cutting with the Intent to Maim.
-Kockyah, an Indian is charged with feloniously and unlawfully cutting and wounding Naata with the intent to kill and murder. Verdict Guilty, signed by C.J. David Cameron, 19 April 1864.
Order; Recognizance of Bail; Recognizance to Give Evidence.
-Ton is charged with feloniously receiving and having a for $250 that he knew to have been stolen and carried away.
Indictment, by True Bill, Information and Complaint of C. Payne; Depositions of J.A. MacDonald, W. May; Statement of the Accused; Recognizance to Prosecute.
Indictment by True Bill of grand Jury, Foreman, Robert Burnaby.
-Charley, an Indian late of Nanaimo, is charged with making an assault on an Indian woman and for feloniously and violently stealing and taking her possessions. Guilty verdict, Sentence, 2 years with hard labour.
Indictment, by True Bill for Stabbing with Intent.
-Ah Sow is charged with Stabbing and Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Verdict, not guilty, prisoner discharged.
Regina vs. Ah Sam alias Ah Mow
Information and complaint of T. Styles; Depositions of T. Styles, F.W. O'Connor; J. Flevin; T.G. Moody and G.T. Fox; Statement of the Accused.
-Ah Sam is charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mr. Styles and stealing certain possession from him.
Regina vs. Ah Sain, alias Sam Mooey
Recognizance of Bail; Appointment to examine; Information of P. Kaukin; depositions of J. Copland, P. Hawkin, A. Sain, and Kenneth McKenzie; Indictment.
-Ah Sain, alias Sam Mooey, a Chinaman labourer and A. Tom, alias Joe, also a Chinese labourer, are charged with breaking and entering into the house of J. Copland and then stealing various personal possessions from him.
Regina vs. Ah Poo, Ah On and Ki Chow
Indictment for Burglary, Larceny and Accessories after the fact; Warrants to Apprehen a Person Indicted; Statement of the Accused; Verdict.
-Defendant are charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Pow Kee and stealing $400 from him.
Recognizance of Bail; Order; Warrant of Deliverance.
-Ah Moon is charged with feloniously wounding and causing grievous bodily harm to D. Jones outside the Cosmopolitan Hotel on Fort Street in Victoria.
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.