CALLIOPE DOCK ACCIDENT.
ACTION AGAINST HARBOUR BOARD. VERDICT FOR DEFENDANTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 1. . In the action Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company against the Auckland Harbour Board, claiming £15,000 damages for expenses and loss entailed by the accident to the steamer Mamari in ihe Calliope Dock, the main issues were —Is it proved that the blocks used were in design, construction, and condition suitable for such dock and for docking the Mamari? After three hours' retirement Mr Justice Denniston informed the jury that he would accept a Verdict of nine out of eleven votes. The jury returned about an hour later and answered the main questions in the affirmative. Judgment was entered for defendants. The fixing of the amount of costs was deferred.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13463, 1 July 1907, Page 5
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125CALLIOPE DOCK ACCIDENT. Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13463, 1 July 1907, Page 5
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