The Truck Act.
In these days, when tradespeople are liable to be tripped up in regard to any supplies to their employes by in- l vocation of the Truck Act, it is interesting to find some cases where that interesting statute is held not to apply. In the Magistrate's Court at Palinerston North, one day last week, A. M'Alister sued J. Wals for 10a fid for wages. The plaintiff had received his wages less the amount, due for " tucker," but contended that he was entitled to the full amount, alleging the Truck Act as a defence to the charge for food supply. Mr Innes, for the defendant, argued that where the food is supplied by employer already prepared, and consumed by the workmen under the roof of the employer, the employer could recover the amount, and that it was excepted from the provisions of the Truck Act. His I Worship agreed with the contention, and gave judgment for defendant.
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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8612, 17 March 1897, Page 2
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159The Truck Act. Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8612, 17 March 1897, Page 2
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