Calder v Minister of Works - [1969] NZLR 414

Public works — Compulsory purchase of land and compensation — Assessment of compensation — Jurisdiction of assessing tribunal — Claim for compensation filed, served and declined by Works Department — Amended claim served on Department — Amended claim filed in Court and served on Department more than 120 days after service of original claim — Whether original claim abandoned — Whether Court has jurisdiction to grant leave to file amended claim and extend time for filing — Public Works Act 1928, ss. 54, 74 — Finance Act (No. 2) 1945, s. 32.