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Court of Appeal Wellington
14, 15 May; 12 August 1964
North P., Turner J., Hutchison J.
14, 15 May; 12 August 1964
North P., Turner J., Hutchison J.
Agency — Independent contractor — Circumstances under which contractor becomes agent of employer.
Crown — Regulations not binding on Crown — Whether immunity extends to Crown's agents or contractors engaged to do work on Crown land — Acts Interpretation Act 1924, s. 5 (k) — Drainage and Plumbing Regulations 1959 (S.R. 1959/19).
Health and safety — Public health — Drainage and plumbing regulations — Whether contractor with Crown required to take out permit for drainage and plumbing work — Acts Interpretation Act 1924, s. 5 (k) — Drainage and Plumbing Regulations 1959 (S.R. 1959/19).