Courtney v Woods - [1946] NZLR 350

Practice — Trial — Special Jury — Application for Trial by Special Jury — Action for Damages by Dairy-farmer against his Attorney during his absence Overseas — Alleged failure to inspect Dairy-farm leased to Two Tenants in Succession to see that Land being efficiently farmed and Stock kept at efficient Standard — Whether Questions raised Fit Subject-matter for Special Jury — "Difficult questions in regard to scientific, technical, business, or professional matters" — Statutes Amendment Act, 1939, s 37.

Practice — Joinder of Parties — Defendant seeking Joinder of Tenants as Defendants — Intention, if found negligent, to settle Quantum of Contribution in same Action — Plaintiff's Objection that Defendant's Liability to him Sole Issue — Joinder refused.