Butt v John W Eaton Ltd [1920] HCA 72; (1920) 29 CLR 126 (15 November 1920)

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Butt Applicant, Appellant; and John W. Eaton Limited Respondent, Respondent.

H C of A

On appeal from the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

15 November 1920

Knox C.J., Isaacs and Rich JJ.

Bavin (with him Mason), for the appellant.

Shand K.C. (with him Edwards), for the respondent.

Knox C.J.,

Isaacs and Rich JJ.

The Court was unanimously of opinion that there was evidence to support the finding of the District Court Judge.

Appeal allowed. Judgment appealed from reversed and award of the District Court Judge reinstated. Respondent to pay costs of this appeal and of proceedings in the Supreme Court.

Solicitors for the appellant, Sullivan Brothers.

Solicitors for the respondent, Norton Smith & Co.