FITCH V. PORT ROMILLY SAWMILLS LTD. 4/1934

The learned Judge was wrong in not allowing the amount of £1,279-1-1 awarded for services rendered to be set off against the admitted amount of £1,089-18-7 due from the appellant to the respondent.

Parties: Appellant: Fitch; Respondent: Port Romilly Sawmills Ltd
Jurisdiction: Australia
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed with costs

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Parties

Fitch

Appellant

Port Romilly Sawmills Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Ratio Decidendi

The learned Judge was wrong in not allowing the amount of £1,279-1-1 awarded for services rendered to be set off against the admitted amount of £1,089-18-7 due from the appellant to the respondent.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed with costs

Orders

The appeal is allowed with costs.
The question in the case on appeal is answered as stated.