IN THE COURT OF COMMON SENSE (LATE PLEAS).
(Before Mr. Justice Reason.)
His Lordship asked whether Brown v. Jones was ready?
Mr. Bands. No, my Lord. I am requested by my learned friend, Mr. Wigge (who is in the Strand), to say that unfortunately——
His Lordship (interrupting). Oh, very well! if the parties do not take sufficient interest in the matter to appear here at the proper time, I shall assume that the whole affair is frivolous, and strike it out. Next case please.
A Mr. Smith rose in the body of the Court and said that he appeared in person.
His Lordship. Is the defendant here?
Mr. Bands. I appear for the defendant, my Lord, Mr. Snooks. Allow me to say that——
His Lordship (interrupting). No, no, Mr. Bands; your turn will come by-and-by. I will hear what the plaintiff has to say first. Now you, Sir—I mean Mr. Smith—what is it all about?
The plaintiff then entered into a lengthy narrative of certain negotiations about the purchase of a house.