DAMAGES CLAIMED
WAIHI MINE CRASH SEQUEL,
(Per Press Association, Copyright)
AY AT II f, November 29.
Nine of the thirteen men who were injured when the cage at the No. 2 Shaft in which they were being lowered to work in the Waibi mine on July 26, broke away, and fell more than 1000 feet, claimed in special and general damages more than £4OOO from the Waibi G'glcl Mining Coy., in the Waihi Warden’s Court to-day. The case was heard by Mr F. W. Platts, Warden, and five assessors. Mr P. J. O’Regan, appeared for the plaintiffs.
Tn the course of In's address, Mr O’Regan suggested to the Court that the men were entitled to consideration for the nervous strain entailed apart from their bodily injuries, Mr H. P. Richmond, for the defendant Company, admitted liability for damages, but asked the Court not to he swayed by sentiment in assessing the damages. He said the accident had been a spectacular one, but the Court should not he influenced bv that fact. The case i s proceeding.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1933, Page 6
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176DAMAGES CLAIMED Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1933, Page 6
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