In a case presented yesterday at the Limerick Quarter Sessions, Judge Adams seemed to be in a lighthearted mood, infusing humor into the proceedings. The case involved Mrs. McCarthy who had brought a lawsuit against a farmer named Ryan, seeking £100 in damages for personal injuries. With his characteristic wit, the judge remarked that among all the individuals involved, the only ones telling the truth were the police sergeant and the head constable. He humorously quipped that one of them had limited knowledge of the case while the other had even less.

In his amusing manner, Judge Adams pointed out that one of the parties in the case happened to be a ropemaker. He remarked that this particular trade had experienced a significant decline, jokingly attributing it to the abolition of “capital” punishment in Ireland. This light-hearted approach by the judge brought a touch of levity to the courtroom proceedings.

Morning Leader – Wednesday 11 October 1905