Limerick, February 3, 1904 – A noteworthy legal proceeding involving a breach of promise of marriage between Kate Meogher and John M. L. Law Smith was heard before Mr Justice Boyd. The plaintiff, represented by Mr Ralph Nash, a solicitor, diligently pursued an order for the discovery of documents pertinent to the case. In this complex legal matter, Kate Meogher, a widow residing in Limerick, filed the case against John Cross, a resident soldier.

In preparation for the impending trial, the plaintiff deemed it imperative to gain access to specific letters that held evidentiary significance. His Lordship, acknowledging the gravity of the request, acceded to the order as presented. This development marks a significant juncture in a case that has garnered attention within legal circles and beyond.

Dublin Evening Telegraph – Saturday 20 February 1904