WILLIS V. AUSTRALIA TRADING CO. PTY. LTD. 32/1925

WILLIS V. AUSTRALIA TRADING CO. PTY. LTD. 32/1925

The appeals were allowed because the amendment sought had an important bearing on liability, and it was desirable for the matter to be investigated through a new trial.

Parties
Appellant: Willis; Respondent: Australian Trading Company Pty. Ltd.; Appellant: Jones
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 October 1925
Procedural Posture
Consolidated Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeals allowed. Judgment of Supreme Court discharged. Action remitted for new trial with liberty to amend.

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Parties

Willis

Appellant

Australian Trading Company Pty. Ltd.

Respondent

Jones

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Consolidated Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether amendment should be allowed affecting liability of defendants
  2. 2 Whether a new trial should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

The appeals were allowed because the amendment sought had an important bearing on liability, and it was desirable for the matter to be investigated through a new trial.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed. Judgment of Supreme Court discharged. Action remitted for new trial with liberty to amend.

Orders

  • Appeals allowed
  • Judgment of Supreme Court discharged