Further Hearing

In practice. Hearing at another time. FURTHER MAINTENANCE OF AC tion, plea to. A plea of matter arising since the commencement of the suit. FURTUIVI (Lat. theft). The fraudulent appropriation to one's self of the property of another, with an intention to commit theft, without the consent of the owner. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 36; Bracton, 150; 3 Inst. 107. The thing which has been stolen. Bracton, 151.

Hearing at another time. Prisoners are frequently committed for further hearing, either when there is not sufficient evidence for a final coramitinent, or because the magistrate has not time, at the moment, to hear the whole of the evidence. The magistrate is required by law, and by every principle of humanity, to hear the prisoner as soon as possible after a commitment for further hearing; and if he neglects to do so within a reasonable time, he becomes a trespasser; 10 B. & C. 28; 6 M. & R. 53. Fifteen days was held an unreasonable time, unless under special circumstances; 4 C. & P. 134; Com. v. Ross, 6 S. & R. (Pa.) 427. In Massachusetts, magistrates may, by statute, adjourn the case for ten days; Gen. Stat. c. 170, § 17. It is the practice in England to commit for three days, and then from three days to three days; 1 Chitty, Cr. Law 74.

In practice. Hearing at another time. FURTHER MAINTENANCE OF