Mrs. Ellen Markham, farmer, of Castlethorpe, v. Ellen Waring, a widow of the same village. The plaintiff, represented by Mr. H. W. Williams, solicitor, Northampton, asked for possession of a cottage, the use of which she required for her cowman. A certificate from the Bucks Agricultural Committee stating the cottage was needed for the proper working of the arm was put in.

Mr. Markham said he managed the farm for his mother. This cottage was originally let to Robert Waring who had since died, and his widow was still in occupation. She had been away six months, and he believed her son-in-law and daughter were living in the cottage. The cottage was let on a weekly tenancy, and the usual notice to quit had been served by registered post. The cottage was required immediately for the cowman who was waiting to enter into occupation.

Defendant’s son-in-law said he had tried his hardest to get a house but had been unsuccessful. He had tried to buy a hours and to get land from the Marquess of Lincolnshire to build one.

The Judge said the law compelled him to take notice of the certificate from the Agricultural Committee. There would be an order for possession in 28 days.

Defendant’s son-in-law: Can’t you make it longer? I have been three years ---

His Honour: I shall make the order for 28 days, and if can come to some arrangement you may do so.

The son-in-law, as he left the box remarked “I don’t think it fair.”