G. M. Damsteegt Limited v Balclutha Borough - [1970] NZLR 877

Public works — Compulsory purchase of land and compensation — Procedure for taking land — Compensation — Refusal to admit claim — Notice of refusal not given within prescribed time — Claim filed having effect of an award — Award after 60 days having effect of judgment — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to set aside filing — Procedure — Matters for consideration — Public Works Act 1928, ss. 53, 90(4) - Land Valuation Proceedings Amendment Act 1968, s. 2 - Judicature Act 1908, s. 25 (Judicature Amendment Act 1968, s. 2).

Public works — Taking of land and compensation — Practice — Compensation — Notice of refusal not given within prescribed time — Claim filed — Having effect of judgment — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to set aside filing — Public Works Act 1928, ss. 53, 90(4) - Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1968, s. 2 - Judicature Act 1908, s. 25 (Judicature Amendment Act 1968, s. 2).