Smith v Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company Limited - [1956] NZLR 491

Damages — Loss of Earnings in Actions in Respect of Personal Injuries — Income Tax and Social Security Charge — Measure of Damages — Damages to be assessed with Allowance for Plaintiff's Tax Liability — Compensation to be awarded for Net Loss of Earnings.

Practice — Appeals to Court of Appeal — Court bound to follow House of Lords' Decision on Matter of General Principle — One Division of Court bound to follow Decision of House of Lords with which Earlier Decision of Court of Appeal in Conflict.