THE KARORI TUNNEL.
In the Court of Appeal on the Ist judgment was delivered in the case of SloAvey a'. Lodcler and Murphy, better known as the Karori tunnel case. It Avill be remembered that Ladder and Murphy Avere sureties for McWilliams, the original contractor for the tunnel; Slowey Avas the contractor, Avho succeeded McWilliams. SloAvey brought an action against the sureties, and it was heard before a Judge and jury. There aa as a finding by the jury that the extrusion of the plaintiff from possession, of the premises where he Avas carrying out his contract Avas Avrongful, and Avas not justified by the terms of his contract. Tire jury also found that no evidence had been given by the plaintiff that he would have made any.profit if he had been alloAved to complete his Avorks. Mr Justice EdAvards, in the Supreme Court), held that tjhe plaintiff could either have judgment for a nominal sum, or a neAV trial. Against this judgment the plaintiff appealed. The appeal was yesterday alloAved, and judgment entered for the plaintiff for £lOls os, Avit-h costs. LeaA r e was given to appeal to the Privy Council, Avith stay of execution.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1510, 7 February 1901, Page 23
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197THE KARORI TUNNEL. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1510, 7 February 1901, Page 23
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