MR. NEILSON said that on November 29 a poster was issue which, he submitted, by referring to flogging, Dr. Keats, and the guardians, constituted a contempt of Court.
MR. JUSTICE BRAY.- The matter was being continually debated in the neighbourhood and I do not think that the fact that attention is drawn to it constitutes a contempt.
MR. NEILSON said that the cumulative effect of the statements made was calculated to prejudice the fair trial of the action.
After some further discussion.
MR. JUSTICE BRAY said that Mr. Justice Lush though that a rule ought to be granted. Frankly, he himself did not, but in the circumstances there would be a rule.