Stowell v Geraldine County Council - (1890) 8 NZLR 720

Statutes — Construction — "The Counties Act, 1886," Sections 14, 15, 145, 245, 248 — "The Public Works Acts Amendment Act, 1887," Sections 4 to 8 — Duties, &c, of County to repair Highway, &c. — How far discretionary — Public Duty — Mandamus proper Remedy to enforce — Practice — Action not Information — Public Wrong — Attorney-General necessary Party — Local Authority includes the Corporation as well as the Executive thereof.