Southampton County Court: A Boy Run Over: Claim for Damages: Thomas William Smith, an infant, sued, through his next friend, Charles Smith, to recover the sum of L. 150 from Miss S. E. Rose, and her nephew (Thomas Wiltshire), farmers of Totton, the claim being for damages for personal injuries sustained through the negligence of the defendants’ servant: Mr. W. A. Kilby appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Macaskie (barrister at law) instructed by Mr. H. D. Page, for the defendants … (discussion on need for a jury) … The names of the jury were then called, but three of those answering were challenged by Mr. Kilby, and only four others put in an appearance. … His Honor desired the names to be called again and ordered those who did not appear to be fined £5, these being Henry Charles Pinsent (who was stated to be Customs Officer) and James Hoare (gone to Leicester), and Hiram Henry Shaw was also called but this was stated to be a case of doubtful service …
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