2. Are the words and matters complained of in the declaration, and written and published of the plaintiff, true ? — Yes. 3. What damages (if any) is the plaintiff en titled to recover ? — None.
The following are the issues as answered by the Jury, after a short deliberation :—: — 1. Are the several words and matters in the declaration complained ot a fair and bona fide comment upon the several premises therein contained, and upon ihe acts of the plaintiff ; and were the same published without any malicious intent ? — Yes.
The Court then adjourned until 10 o'clock on Thursday.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, PORT CHALMERS.
Monday, 9th October.
