CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7] — Page 382

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An incident unfolded as he stood up and then read out a judgment in which "six out of seven so-called contempts had never previously been alluded to by any court at any time" and for all of which Mr Pollard was imposed a fine of 200 dollars and, in addition, suspended him from practice as a Barrister for fourteen days whilst he peremptorily refused to hear Mr Pollard.

5. Mr Pollard therefore represented that the judgment of the Chief Justice contained "many statements utterly untrue", and that "such incidents as did occur were grossly distorted and exaggerated", whilst "his repeated requests to know of what he was accused and his expression of willingness to be heard, had been treated in a most humiliating manner in a crowded Court". He believed he had "a right of Appeal to any judicial tribunal in existence". He clearly and distinctly accused the judge of having abused his power and of "unfitness for office".

7. Having thus stated his case, Mr Pollard concluded by begging me to call on him for evidence to support his accusation and "to take such other steps with regard to his complaint against the Chief Justice.

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37% An incident unfolded as he stood up and then read out a judgment in which "six out of seven so-called contempts had never previously been alluded to by any court at any time" and for all of which Mr Pollard was imposed a fine of 200 dollars and, in addition, suspended him from practice as a Barrister for fourteen days whilst he peremptorily refused to hear Mr Pollard. 5. Mr Pollard therefore represented that the judgment of the Chief Justice contained "many statements utterly untrue", and that "such incidents as did occur were grossly distorted and exaggerated", whilst "his repeated requests to know of what he was accused and his expression of willingness to be heard, had been treated in a most humiliating manner in a crowded Court". He believed he had "a right of Appeal to any judicial tribunal in existence". He clearly and distinctly accused the judge of having abused his power and of "unfitness for office". 7. Having thus stated his case, Mr Pollard concluded by begging me to call on him for evidence to support his accusation and "to take such other steps with regard to his complaint against the Chief Justice.
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