CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12] — Page 295

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178.

it was

"possible for them to walk to the Judge's and back

House

again.

2. Some of the Summonses

ses are also

frequently taken on a day previous to

their falling due

by

consent of the

Attornies, so that I receive no notice?

A Frequently

2. In

your opinion Mr Parker, is it possible for a Judge to perform the duties of the Supreme Court who is addicted to habits of intoxication ?

A. He could not perform them in the way you do, if addicted to intoxication.

Mr Parker retired.

Mr Coley - Sworn

By Chief Justice.

2. You

Court?

are an Attorney of the Supreme

A. Iam.

2. When did

you

arrive here?

A. In October 1846.

2 . Have you been in the habit of attending the Supreme Court as well as at my

chambers at my house?

A. I have repeatedly.

2 . The charge against me is that I

am addicted to habits of intoxication. Have you

over either in Court or in

.

T

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