LOSS OF AN EYE
CLAIM FOR: COMPENSATION. This morning at the Supreme Court Mr Justice Sim gave his judgment in the industrial case of Frederick Stanley Baker (Mr Hulston) v. Joseph Brunt (Mr Alpers), a claim for compensation for the loss of an eye, through an injury sustained while working as a carpenter. After reviewing the evidence His Honor said that the plaintiff had proved that tho failure to commence the action within the time limited by the Act had been occasioned by a reasonable cause within the meaning of Section 25 of tho Act. His failure to give notice was similarly due to a reasonable cause and was not a bar to the action. The plaintiff was entitled to compensation on the basis of his .weekly wage, £2 4s, and the parties could calculate and agree to the amount and failing agreement could apply to have it settled in. Chambers. The nliintiff was allowed £7 7s coaly, with disbursements and wiuß«sm*»r ssjjsc.-:.-..
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9913, 30 July 1910, Page 6
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163LOSS OF AN EYE Star (Christchurch), Issue 9913, 30 July 1910, Page 6
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