An attorney who could be imprisoned if found guilty of contempt, was yesterday given more time to find a lawyer to represent him during the hearing.
Justice Rhonda Bain last Wednesday gave Keod Smith two days to instruct counsel with respect to his failure to appear before the registrar to determine his ability to pay costs awarded to Save The Bays in 2014.
However, the judge adopted a softer tone on Monday, giving Smith an additional week in "fairness" to him.
Smith said, "I really do appreciate the consideration of the court in this matter."
Bain replied, "It is a matter for which you ought not be representing yourself."
Lead counsel for Save The Bays, Fred Smith, QC, appeared willing to reach an agreement with Smith.
Fred Smith said, "The applicant is not desirous for Mr. Smith to be subjected to a custodial sentence. All we want is for Mr. Smith to be examined under a judgment debtor summons. Our objective is not to put him in jail."
Fred Smith suggested that the court make an order for Smith to return before the registrar for an examination of means; failure to do so would attract a sentence.
Once the position was put to Smith, he said that any negotiations would be done through his soon to be instructed lawyer.

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