MUSGROVE'S MISTAKE.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 226, 24 September 1907, Page 5

MUSGROVE'S MISTAKE.

GERMAN SINGER WINS HIS CASE.

"AN UNREASONABLE RULE."

[press association.]

AUCKLAND, Sept. 23. In the action brought by Herr Foller, a member of Mr George Musgroye's German Grand Opera Company, claiming £10, a week's salary which was deducted, the magistrate held that plaintiff was a workman within the meaning of the New Zealand Act, which applied to everyone, and not only to manual labourers like the Imperial Act. The rule under which Mr Musgfove levied the fine was unreasonable, making him both judge and jury, and giving an employee no chance to f defend nimself. Judgment was giveft for plaintiff for the full amount and £5 13s costs. The defendant could sue Foller for damages if he considered that he had suffered by his default. Leave was given to appeal. ■,