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High Court Wellington
28, 29 July; 8 September 1975
Haslam J
28, 29 July; 8 September 1975
Haslam J
Estoppel — Pleading estoppel by plaintiff setting up factual elements of estoppel — Onus of proof initially lies on person setting up estoppel but the evidence in individual cases given during the hearing may shift the burden to the other party.
Bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments — Negotiation and transfer — Bill of lading stamped "freight prepaid" was negotiated for full value — Shipping agent claiming lien for freight and wharfage.