At the Quarter Sessions, Dr Dillon of Listowel sued the Limerick County Council to recover five guineas in expenses due to him as a witness for the defendants. CM P J Sullivan, solicitor, represented the plaintiff, and Mr Kelly, instructed by Mr W Leaby, represented the Council. The plaintiff testified that he attended the Spring Assizes in Limerick under the understanding that he would receive proper expenses. He now claimed five guineas, three for himself and two for his leevme tenens (his assistant). The defence argued that £1 had already been accepted by the plaintiff, and that although he was subpoenaed by the defendants, he was examined by the other side.

Judge Adams ruled that Dr Dillon was a witness for the Council and awarded a decree of £3, along with the £1 already recovered.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 30 May 1905