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High Court Wellington
29 November; 17 December 1973
Wilson J
29 November; 17 December 1973
Wilson J
Sale of goods — Breach of contract — Damages for breach of warranty — Claim by purchaser against seller for contribution towards damages payable by purchaser to employee for injury not maintainable — Sale of Goods Act 1908, ss 16(1)(a), 54(1)(b), 55.
Machinery — Liability to guard — Manufacturer not liable for injury to employee of purchaser of machine — Machinery Act 1950, s 17A.
Tort — Joint tortfeasors — Employer claiming contribution for damages payable to employee from manufacturer — Manufacturer not liable to employee — Claim for contribution unsuccessful — Law Reform Act 1936, s 17.