The County Crown Court in Limerick was opened by Mr Justice Johnson, presided over by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Brien, the Sheriff Mr Francis Gubbins, and the Under-Sheriff Mr Benjamin K Lucas. The County Grand Jury was sworn in, composed of various gentlemen representing the county. The Grand Jury was addressed by Mr Wm M Beauchamp, the Clerk of the Crown and Peace. His Lordship informed the Grand Jury that their duties would be relatively light, as there were only a few cases to be presented before them during these Spring Assizes.

The first case involved an accusation of unlawfully setting fire to hay, the second concerned a charge of breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a felony, and the third was a larceny and receiving case involving the theft of a lady’s whip. The Lord Chief Justice expressed satisfaction that the cases did not reflect negatively on the character of the county.

His Lordship also mentioned that a report from the County Inspector indicated that while the county was mostly in a peaceful state, there were sixteen individuals currently receiving police protection. However, this situation was confined to a specific district and did not undermine the overall peace and order of the county.

In the criminal proceedings, a case involving stolen receipts was adjourned for judgment. Another case concerned the theft of a whip, where the accused was acquitted based on evidence provided by both sides.

An action was heard involving a dispute over the purchase of a boat, where the plaintiff claimed that the contract was not valid due to a lack of proper stamping.

The proceedings concluded with the mentioned cases and actions being presented and resolved in the County Court of Limerick during the Spring Assizes.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 06 March 1906