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High Court Wellington
4, 5 March; 13 June 1974
Moller J
4, 5 March; 13 June 1974
Moller J
Contract — Interpretation — Admissibility of evidence — Master and servant — Advertisement for applications for position admissible as part of the surrounding circumstances being a commercial transaction.
Master and servant — Duration of contract — "Permanent" not construed as for life but employment on regular staff as distinct from temporary employment — Employment at an annual salary does not imply yearly hiring.
Master and servant — Damages for wrongful dismissal — Claim for loss of benefits likely to be conferred but outside contract not sustainable.