In re Johnston v Mayor Etc of Wellington - (1901) 19 NZLR 733

"The Public Works Act, 1894," Sections 42, 44 — Compensation — Notice that Claim not admitted — Omission to give within Prescribed Time — Inadvertence — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to extend Time — Service of Claim — Receipt for Claim — "Officer in Charge" — Estoppel — Power of Attorney — Authority to make and sign Claim for Compensation — Power executed, but not yet received — Trustees — Delegation Signature of Claim by Agents.