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With reference to butter, in 2 cases the persons summoned
absconded, and 1 summons was withdrawn on a conviction being
obtained on a second summons in respect of the same sample, 1
summons is pending and 1 was dismissed.
As to milk 1 person summoned absconded, 5 summonses were
dismissed on the "warranty" defence, 2 were withdrawn owing
to the bottle containing the third portion bursting, five were
withdrawn upon, information being received that the "warranty"
defence would be raised, and 3 were withdrawn upon convictions
being obtained on second summonses in respect of the same
samples.
In the case of the sausages, the summonses were dismissed,
the Magistrate being of the opinion that, though they contained
large quantities of borax, the sale was not to the prejudice of
the purchaser.
The total amounts orderered to be paid were :—
£184 15s. 6d., as penalties.
£52 10s. 0d., as costs.
£1 1s. 0d., costs against Council
(Mundlein re Sausages containing borax.)