Laughter gripped the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday when a 'taxi fare' matter was heard.

The accused in the matter, Rohan Mcleod, was charged with credit by fraud.

The court heard that on the day of the incident, Mcleod had acquired the services of a taxi to take him to his required destination. However, after he reached his destination, he exited the cab without paying his fare.

In his defence, Mcleod explained to the court that it was a misunderstanding. He said his 'babymada' had the responsibility to pay for his fare that day as he had informed her before he left the taxi.

The complainant, the driver of the taxi, who was present when the matter was heard, told the court that the cost of the journey was $400.

Mcleod was then ordered to pay the outstanding amount for his taxi fare in court which he did which caused some amusement.

The matter then took a twist as Mcleod handed the taxi driver $500 to cover the taxi fare but later stretched his hand to receive his change, which rekindled the laughter in the court.

The taxi driver was eventually allowed to leave with the $500 paid to him by Mcleod.

The matter was then admonished and discharged.