COMPENSATION CLAIM
IMPORTANT ASPECT. (By Telegraph—Press Association). WELLINGTON, •Feb. 7. An unusual case came before, the Arbitration Court when the widow of a Imsli felling sub-contractor, vho was killed during the course of his employment, having failed to secure compensation from the contractor whose insurance policy had lapsed, sued instead the landowner who originally let the contract, for a sum of £K;(K) with £25 funeral expenses and costs. For the defendant it was contended that the agreement entered into was not a contract for the execution of any work, but for the sale of goods or grant of profit a pondre, and that no payment was due thereunder amounting to £l2O. Even if the plaintiff had carried out the agreement it was denied that the injury had occurred through any employment for which the defendant was liable.
Counsel for plaintiff contended the case was similar to that of a mine owner who let his mine “On tribute.” ■lt was also an exact parallel with the case of a waiter, who paid premium to obtain his position, relying on tips obtained. Judgment was reserved.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1929, Page 5
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183COMPENSATION CLAIM Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1929, Page 5
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