IMPORTANT CLAIM
•RIGHTS OF PARTIES, j V ,J“ OJbO WN AND G0UN01L..... (Per Press Assrelation— Copyright.) AUCKLAND, September 20. n The King, against Pukekohe Bov ough Council was the title of a claim heard at the Supreme Court to-day. The Crown representing the Post and '''Telegraph Department claimed’ £8 1-ls damages, on the ground that while constructing a road, the Council interfered with the electric tele-" grqph cable •■■■'■ Th a defence maintained that therehad been nio interference, and thatthe damage was caused by the action of the elements.
Counsel for the Crown said the amount claimed did not indicate the importance of the matter. It was important because with the growth of country towns and the necessity of widening roads, there frequently occurred a clash between a national and local authority. He submitted that the Counoil in carrying out the work which they were entitled to do, had endangered a public service, and that they wore responsblie for dam-' ages. Evidence is being heard.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1932, Page 6
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164IMPORTANT CLAIM Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1932, Page 6
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