The Queen v The Mayor Councillors and Citizens of The City of Wellington - (1896) 15 NZLR 72

Statute — Construction — "It shall be lawful" — Duty or Discretion — Local Act — Statutory Contract by Crown — "The Crown Suits Act, 1881" — Specific Performance against Crown — Ejectment by Crown — Equitable Defence — Statutory Title — Laches by Crown — Municipal Corporation — Street — Power to erect Cab-shelter on — "Public Convenience" — Nuisance — "The Municipal Corporations Act, 1886."