CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FAILS
“VOLUNTARILY TOOK THE RISK.”
Christchurch, July 8,
Rita Gatehouse, formerly a waitress employed at the Silver Service Ritz, failed in her claim against the proprietor (Herbert B. Manttan) for £3186 compensation on account of burns received through her clothes catching tire by coming into contact with a radiator in the shop at the restaurant.
Mr. Justice Adams to-day decided that Miss Gatehouse voluntarily took the risk in going near the radiator and that Manttan was not liable. The action was dismissed. It was admitted, His Honour said, that plaintiff was entitled to compensation under the Workers’ Compensation for Accidents Act, and counsel stated at the conclusion of the hearing that there was a probability of the parties agreeing upon the amount.
Mr. Donnelly, for defendant, said that an effort would be made to come to an agreement as to compensation under the Workers’ Compensation for Accidents Act.
His Honour said that when counsel came to an agreement they could bring the matter before him again and he woukfgive judgment for the sunt agreed upon. His Honour said that defendant was entitled to costs but the amount of costs was ordered 'to stand over.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3663, 9 July 1927, Page 3
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197CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FAILS Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3663, 9 July 1927, Page 3
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