1939-12-12 — Page 3

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 12, 1939

PLAINTIFF GIVES EVIDENCE

THE ALLEGED FORGED MORT- GAGE CASE WAS CONTINUED AT THE SUPREME COURT THIS MORNING BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, ȘIR ATHOLL MACGRE- GOR, WHEN CHAN SIK-TIN, THE SECOND PLAINTIFF, GAVE EVI- DENCE,

Plaintiffs were Chán Ful-hing, Chan Shik-tin and Chan Kwok-nin and they asked the Court (1) for a declaration that the two mortgages were for- geries (2) a declaration that defendant had no right in nor was entitled to the property; (3) rectification of the Register of the Land Office; (4) an ac- count of all rents and profits relat- ing to the property and received by the defendant since he entered into possession; and (5) an injunction against defendant from collecting or receiving the rents or otherwise act- ing as mortgagee of the property.

Mr. Elden Potter, K.C., and the Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, instructed by Mr. C. D'Almada, are for the plaintiffs. Defendant, Fung Kai-sun, is represented by Mr. H. G. Sheldon,

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was imposed on Chan Kwan, 32, un- FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY employed, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magistracy this morning, when found guilty of the theft of a gold bangle and $20 in money from No. 6, Star Street, third floor, the property of a Chinese woman, Kwok Fel-king.

It was said that defendant resided in the same premises, took the article during her absence, and pawned it for $30. Defendant went back to the country and was apprehended yester- day when he was alleged to have assaulted the complainant.

Defendant was also ordered to pay $50 compensation or a further three months' imprisonment.

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Chan Sik-tin said that he was 48 years of age and was co-owner of the properly in dispute. He had paid $35,000 for his share of the property and signed two documents to obtain possession of same.

He was entrusted with the title deeds of the property till 1932 while he was manager of the Kwong Fook Shing firm, but on the business clos- ing down he handed over the deeds to Chan Chung-wan, who is the elder brother of the third plaintiff. This man collected the rent and rendered a statement of accounts annually.

SIGNATURE DENIED

Since the firm closed down he had been living in the country. He was suffering from lameness and had had treatment in Shanghai and was much better now. He had no other pro- perty in Hong Kong but had houses worth $12,000 in Shau Tau district and shops worth $25,000. He also had a $5,000 share in a firm in the coun- try.

He purchased the property in Hong Kong as he desired a better return for his money.

In June he found that $210 was outstanding on the rent returns and on arrival in Hong Kong he sent a man to enquire and was told that the

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Appearing before Mr. R. A. D. For- rest at the Central Magistracy this morning, Wong Liang-siu, 24, unem- ployed, was charged with stealing gold bangle, and a handbag containing $10.30 in money, and $20 worth of dance tickets from a dance hostess, Wong Nui-kuen, of No. 29, King Kong Street, at Wongnelchung Road on Sun- day,

Defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Hearing of the case was fixed for 2.30 p.m. on December 20. Detective Inspector W. N. Darkins is in charge of the case.

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WOMEN FINED

Two Geman women, Mrs. Hieh Zon Hou, 27, and Mrs. Lee Gunda, 25, of Berlin, of No. 169, King's Road, were brought before Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy this morning, when they were charged with falling to re-

tenants were in arrears with the rent.

He became suspicious and instruct-port change of address within a week ed his solicitors to make enquiries and of removal on October 19. was informed that the property had been mortgaged. On being shown the

documents in relation to the mort- gage he denied that the signature on the documents was his.

The case is continuing.

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It was said that defendants formerly resided at Chung Tin Terrace, and moved to King's Road..

Defendants were fined $15 each.

AUSTRIAN EXPELLED

An expulsion order was this morn- ing made by Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Police Court against an Aus- trian, Israel Seigfried Streicher, 19, who was charged with entering the Colony without a valid passport.

Streicher was also placed on a bond of $50 for one year for stowing away from Shanghal yesterday on board the ss. Tinegara.

Defendant stated he intended to go to Manilla but was caught by the second officer after the ship left Shang- hat.

SUSPECTS ARRESTED

Two suspects have been arrested by the police in connection, with the robe¦| {bory at the residence of Mr. O. P./ Chen, an official attached to the

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