§ MR. SEXTONasked Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland, If Mr. John Nelson, of 6, South Anne Street Dublin, was, on the 13th ult. fined by Mr. Woodlock, 207 Divisional Magistrate, Dublin, on a summons charging him with
Causing an obstruction on the public thoroughfare in South Anne Street, by allowing a horse and van to remain thereon,although it was the fact that the van was in front of Mr. Nelson's business premises, in a quiet back street, at 9 a.m., and was being loaded with goods for delivery; whether the line was legal; and, what means of redress are open to Mr. Nelson?
§ MR. TREVELYANIn the absence of my hon. and learned Friend he has asked, me to answer this Question. Mr. Nelson was fined for obstructing the public thoroughfare. The van which was the subject of the complaint was one of three which were drawn up in the street at the same time. It was not opposite Mr. Nelson's premises, but opposite those of another person, who has frequently complained as to the obstruction caused in this manner. The van was standing for over an hour when it was not being loaded. The street is not a quiet back street, but an important thoroughfare. The summons was taken out under Section 6 of 5 Vict. c. 24; and I see no reason to doubt that the fine was legal.