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Receipt from Black Jack Quartz Mining Co., Barkerville
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-45
- File
- 1892
Receipt issued to Indian Charley for his labour in the amount of $1.50.
Reed and Hudson v. Elmore and Davis
- RBSC-ARC-1300-19-27
- File
- 1882
File consists of one document: correspondence. Case in regards to rescending the order for leave to sign final judgment against Defendant Davis in the suit.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-22
- File
- 1865
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-09
- File
- 1864
Blackman was indebted to J.R. Stewart as well as to other parties. Includes adjudication, affidavit and petition of Stewart, statement of accounts with creditors, receipt of money paid out of court, petitioning creditors’ bills of costs to choice of assignees, statement of accounts for the estate of Blackman, statement of Blackman’s estate, and bill of costs.
Regarding Alexander, Murphy, and Cuddity, and Messers.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-26
- File
- 1875
Hodgson, Murphy, and Sumner Alexander, Murphy, and Cuddity carried out business in Montreal under the firm of the same name, and became insolvent. Their estate was sold to Hodgson, Murphy, and Sumner. Includes deed outlining the details and conditions of the sale.
Regarding Alfred Robertson (1 of 2)
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-19
- File
- 1865
J.R. Robertson and R. Bishop, solicitors for the creditor assignees of the Alfred Robertson, were unable to proceed with the action of the assignees against the estate of A. Robertson as he and his wife fled to Washington Territory with the books of accounts. Includes affidavits of A. Robertson (with statement of accounts), J. Robertson, R. Bishop, and Bishop and R. Robertson; as well as appointment of official assignee.
Regarding Alfred Robertson (2 of 2)
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-20
- File
- 1865
Continuation of bankruptcy case of Robertson. Includes examination of bankrupt; affidavits of J. Doughy, W. Culverwell, and Hemingway; appointment of trade assignees; and summons to sureties.
Regarding Amor DeCosmos, William L. Mitchell, and William
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-01
- File
- 1866
The bankrupts were involved in the publishing and printing
business with Harris & Co. who claimed the men were indebted to them. Includes receipt of W.S. Green for bond and affidavit of W.L Mitchell and W.S. Green.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-02
- File
- 1866
Brown is in jail for an unpaid balance owed on whiskey. While in jail, Brown petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt.
Includes adjudication of bankruptcy; notice from the registrar suggesting summons; statements of Brown, and the Governor of the Gaol in Victoria regarding the return of Brown; petition of Brown; affidavit of Brown; statements of accounts of Brown, and the Governor of the Gaol in Victoria regarding the return of Brown; report of Acting Registrar, R. Woods; and summons.
Regarding A.W. Presley, Assigned
- RBSC-ARC-1300-22-38
- File
- 1890
File consists of 5 documents: Affidavit of J.D. Carscaden; Assignment Petition; Exhibits "A' and "B", statements of A.M. Nelson and A.W. Presley; Affidavit of Witness Russell; Affidavit of J.A. Russell. A.M. Nelson was entitled to act as trustee for Presley for the benefit of his creditors from which he was then removed and Carscaden was then appointed.
Regarding Changtsoo, trading as Yau Wo Sang Company
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-41
- File
- 1866
Regarding Changtsoo, trading as Yau Wo Sang Company Changtsoo was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors and petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt.
Includes petition for adjudication of bankruptcy.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-21
- File
- 1865
Includes solicitor’s bill of costs.
Regarding Cleal Hastie Statement of accounts with W. Culverwell and B. Naylor.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-06
- File
- 1863
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-16
- File
- 1865
Cleal was indebted to several creditors for various amounts; not many details of the case are provided. Includes note for allowance to Cleal; receipts to J. Copland, G. Keeling, and Drummond; list of debts proved and claimed; and statement of accounts.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-37
- File
- 1866
Includes affidavit of A. Sporborg.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-12-16
- File
- 1879
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.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-31
- File
- 1865
Wright was a prisoner for debt in the jail at Victoria. He states that he does not have the means of paying the fees and expenses related to a petition and asks the court to declare him a bankrupt, which it does. Includes adjudication, adjudication in forma pauperis, petition, affidavits of E. Wright, balance sheet, and statement of account.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-17
- File
- 1870
Muller was indebted to J. Murray for goods bargained and sold to him by Murray. R. Woods and C.E. Pooley were appointed to act as official assignees in the matter. Includes appointment of official assignees, petition for adjudication of bankruptcy (with affidavits of J. Murray verifying the same), and affidavits of R. Bishop, and E. Muller.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-05
- File
- 1867
The court had reason to believe that the Evans Bros. were concealing assets in their homes and in the premises of D. Clark & Company in Victoria. Judge Begbie ordered that all premises be searched and possessions seized, inventoried, and appraised.
Includes exhibit “B” regarding evidence, warrant of seizure, and copy of warrant of seizure.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-35
- File
- 1866
Documents concern the debts and liabilities of Blesh and his inability to meet his engagements with his creditors. Includes order and receipts.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-16
- File
- 1869
Quarles was indebted to numerous creditors for various amounts. Includes declaration of proofs debt by J. Braverman; proofs of debt of J. Sehl, J. Ash (with exhibit “A,” invoice), H. Schults, and R. Fawcett; statement of accounts; promissory note; and affidavits of J. Nicholson and J. Loewe.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-22-20
- File
- 1880
File consists of 1 document: Record of Writ Filed. Johnson has employed T. Davie to take proceedings against Captain Luow, Master of the American barge "Helena", in the sum of $30 for wages owed to him while employed as an "able seaman".
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-11
- File
- 1864
Losack was indebted to various creditors. Includes affidavit and statement of accounts.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-20
- File
- 1873
Anstruther carried out business as merchant and agent in a copartnership
with W. Burnett Mactavish under the firm name of Anstruther & Company in Calcutta. Anstruther found himself facing insolvency due to his indebtedness and petitioned the court in Calcutta for relief.
Regarding James Langster, Deceased
- RBSC-ARC-1300-14-03
- File
- 1858
File contains: Form of Letters of Administrations and Notice for an Interstate. Documents are regarding the Estate of the late J. Langster and the outstanding creditors and debtors.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-08
- File
- 1863
J.B. Wren was indebted to H. Rhodes, of the firm Jamison, Green and Rhodes of Victoria. Includes affidavits of Rhodes and Harvey, and petition of Rhodes for adjudication.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-27
- File
- 1880
T. Earle is owed money by Drout for goods sold and delivered.
Earle believed that Drout had fled Victoria to escape his creditors. Includes affidavit of Earle.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-40
- File
- 1866
Tarte was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors and petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt. Includes affidavit of Tarte, summons, affidavit verifying petition, declaration, adjudication, and petition informa pauperis.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-11-04
- File
- 1871
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.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-03
- File
- 1866
Mecredy was indebted to his son for money that was lent to him. Includes summons; order regarding creditors assignees and their solicitors; affidavits of A.B. Mecredy, J.J. Mecredy (with statement of accounts of T.H. Mecredy), and service of duplicate adjudication; list of proofs; and bill of costs (solicitor and client).
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-12
- File
- 1864
Blum was unable to meet engagements with his creditors, including J. Rueff. Includes affidavits of Blum and Rueff, liabilities on bills discounted, and adjudication.
Regarding Lots 532, 597, 454, and 598 in Victoria
- RBSC-ARC-1300-19-23
- File
- 1881
File consists of one document: document. Case regards the offering of properties as security in consideration of a balance of $10,860 to Mr. R. Finlayson.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-33
- File
- 1866
Includes proof of debt of J.P. Clive.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-19
- File
- 1871
Elmore had interest in a set of mining claims on Germanston Creek, known as the Enterprise Co., and sold and disposed of these for the good of his creditors. Includes notice from J.Lindsay, a chief constable, regarding Elmore’s estate, and copy of letter to W. Fitzgerald.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-15
- File
- 1868
Cory was indebted to P. Fiterre and G. Webster for unpaid accounts with them. Includes proof of debt of Fiterre and Webster, messenger’s bill of costs, election of trade assignee, and summons.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-04
- File
- 1863
Strout was indebted to various creditors and unable to pay fees and expenses because he was in prison. Includes list of accounts, affidavit and petition of Strout.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-18
- File
- 1870
Green was indebted to Prevost for money due to him for arrears of salary and for interest due on a bond. Includes affidavit of C. Prevost.
Regarding Regina vs. Hydah Jim, Granville
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-43
- File
- 1877
Concerning theft at Hastings Saw Mill. Includes depositions of witnesses, statements of Jonathan Miller, Whiskey Jim and Louis (notarized by R.H. Alexander), prisoner’s statement, and indictment.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-8-13
- File
- 1864
Crowther was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors, and petitioned the court to declare him bankrupt.
Includes affidavit of bankruptcy, petition, declaration of insolvency, and statement of accounts.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-10
- File
- 1868
Smith, a saloonkeeper in Cariboo, was a prisoner in the Victoria jail. Unable to meet his engagements with his creditors, he requested that adjudication of bankruptcy be made against him.
Includes petition.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-09
- File
- 1868
Smith is declared bankrupt. Includes adjudication.
- RBSC-ARC-1300-9-23
- File
- 1874
Levi was indebted to several creditors for various amounts.
Includes proofs of debt of C.M. Smith, W. Jones, and Welch Rithet & Co.; and declaration of proof of debt of J. Rhodes and Co.
Regarding the Bonds of J. Thomas G. Williams
- RBSC-ARC-1300-16-63
- File
- 1866
File consists of one document: correspondence asking that the bonds of J. Thomas G. Williams be put in form against his sureties for the amount due to him as Official Administrator to the Estate of W. McDonald, deceased.