SUPREME COURT.
COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES. By Telegraph.—-Press Assn.—Copyright. Wellington, Nov. 27. In the Supreme Court, William Robert Thompson, laborer, claimed £lOOO damages from Hansford and Mills’ construction company for injuries received on November 7, 1921. Plaintiff alleges he was employed on the new Parliamentary buildings, and while dismantling a large hand crane, the maet of a smaller crane slipped, fractured his ankle, and totally disabled him. It was alleged he would be totally disabled indefinitely, and his leg permanently shortened. Compensation under the Act was being paid, but he considered it inadequate. The defence admitted the manner of injury, 'but denied that th circumstances justified the claim, and alleged that plaintiff had by his conduct waived all right to claim at common law. The case is proceeding.
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Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1922, Page 5
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127SUPREME COURT. Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1922, Page 5
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