![]() Representatives of the prosecution, Baroness Krzeszowska and her counsel, sit on the one side of the table, and on the other – the defendant Helena Stawska, her lawyer, and the witnesses for the defence. The trial takes place in the magistrate’s office, equipped with two rows of benches for the parties, as well as sitting and standing places for the public. ![]() ![]() Stawska is summoned to the police station to make a statement. She also demands that the doll be taken away and that minutes be taken from the proceedings. The Baroness accuses Stawska of stealing the doll and insists on her arrest. ![]() ![]() At the Baroness’ request, the main trial is preceded by a search of Stawska’s flat, conducted by Krzeszowska in the presence of a constable. The criminal trial initiated through private prosecution, without the participation of the prosecutor, by Baroness Krzeszowska against Helena Stawska for the theft of a doll (allegedly bought at Lesser’s) is judged by a magistrate: a court of first instance which, in the time of Congress Poland, could examine cases related to criminal offences. The judge went on writing for a while, and when he had finished he informed those present that Krzeszowska’s case against Mrs Stawska over the theft of a doll would be heard. ![]()
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