Mr. W. H. Bourne, architect, brought an action against Mr. N. IV. A. Croucher, broker, of Messrs. Benjamin and Botts for the sum of $900 for professional services. rendered. The plaintiff claimed that the prepared a sketch design for a house in Wanchai Gap. Mr, Justic [Wood held that the plaintiff, to ssu ceed, much show affirmatively that ithe services were rendered at the defendant's request. The onus of proof, continued his Lordship, was Jon Mr. Bourne, the plaintiff. It had in his (the Judge's) opinion not been discharged, and there was most likely a genuine misunderstanding., He [therefore did not consider. the Jamount of remuneration and: gave Judgment to defendant with costa...
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