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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

The Law Courts

The Law Courts in Blenheim are domiciled in the Government Buildings, which are referred to in an article in the section devoted to Government institutions. Usually, three Supreme Court sessions are held during the year, and are presided over by Chief Justice Sir Robert Stout. The Registrar of the Supreme Court is Mr. T. Scott-Smith, Stipendiary Magistrate, and Mr. R. McCallum is the Crown Prosecntor. In the Magistrate's Court civil business is taken every Friday morning, and police cases when necessary. Mr. T. Scott-Smith is the Stipendiarv Magistrate, and J. Terry, the Clerk of the Court. In 1857, Dr. Muller was transferred from Nelson to Blenheim, where he was appointed Resident Magistrate, and administered the law until 1878, when he retired into private life. He was followed, successively, by Messrs Stuart, Turnbull, Allen, Dr. McArthur, and Mr. T. Scott-Smith.