Mr. Clark then submitted that the discretion had been exercised in a reasonable and proper way by the Court below; that they were right in refusing the transfer and said he felt sure that this Court would not reverse the decision. The learned counsel having commented on the fact that Mr. Pinsent, a witness called at the Petty Sessions on behalf of the appellant was not present – Mr. Pitt-Lewis said that if he had been challenged Mr. Pinsent would have been called, but he was present, and his evidence was offered now. Mr. Clark said that the Mr. Pinsent present was not the witness called at Totnes. Mr. Pitt-Lewis said that the Mr. Pinsent called at Totnes was not in Court, but his father, who was the head of the firm was present …
[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 6th July 1877]
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901