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No. 73.

HONGKONG.

RETURNS OF SUPERIOR AND SUBORDINATE COURTS FOR 1888.

Presented to the Legislative Council, by Command of

His Excellency the Governor.

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No.

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89.

REGISTRY SUPREME COURT,

HONGKONG, 4th April, 1889.

SIR,—I have the honour to forward herewith the following Returns:-

1. Criminal Cases, &c.

Appeals, commenced and tried in 1888.

2. Civil cases commenced and tried in 1888. (a.) In Original Jurisdiction.

(b.) In Summary Jurisdiction.

3. Bankruptcy.

4. Admiralty.

5. Probate and Administration.

6. Revenue (Fees, &c.)

7. Proceeds paid into Treasury.

I have the honour to be,

To The Honourable

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY,

&c.,

&c.

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

ALFRED G. WISE,

Acting Registrar.