H. E, S. Pickering v. A E. Thompson (Trading as A. E. Thompson Ca, 11 Siking Road), Plaintiff's claim is for damages for alleged wrongful dismissal.
Mr. E. L. Hartopp appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. J. H. Teesdale for defendant.
Mr, Hartopp.stated that plaintiff was engaged under a written contract contained in certain letters. It was obviously a case for pleadings.
His Lordship—Why don't you take out the right form of writ?
Mr. Hartopp—I do not quite grasp your Honour's meaning.
His Lordship—No. You have not read the Rules of the Court. It is what Tam always complaining about. The rules are quite clear.
Mr. Hartopp—Your lordship is referring to the fact that the amount of damages claimed is not stated? I raised this point in the Registry, and I was told—
His Lordship—Mr. Hartopp, this Court is not bound by what the Registry says. I have had that statement made before, but I do not think it is for the Registry to give advice to legal practitioners as to what the practice is. The rule states definitely that where damages are claimed. the writ shall state the amount claimed. I have continually impressed the importance of that rule upon members of the Bar.
His Lordship made the usual for pleadings and gave pern to amend the writ.
Kin Kee rv. N. S. Moses & Ca.
Plaintiff's claim was for Tls. 7,821, money due on a bill of exchange for Tls. 9,500, dated June 12, 1920, drawn by Ching Hing-loong upon the defendants and payable on October 12, 1920: and for money paid for and on behalf of defendants at their request.
Mr.. Anderson appeared for plaintiff and Mr. Kentwell for defendants.
His Lordship—There is no denial of the acceptance.
Mr. Kentwell—I think it will be necessary to call plaintiff.
His Lordship—You admit you accepted it. The burden of proof is on you.
Mr. Kentwell outlined the case for the defence, which was that the transaction concerned a consignment of rubber from Singapore, The Chinese firm in Singapore sent 4 representative 10 Shanghai to negotiate sales, and this representative came to an arrangement with defendants whereby they agreed to accept drafts drawn on them. The Chin-
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