The Archive · 1923

THE MOSQUITO. NET CONTRACT

A Settlement Reached

The action brought by Messrs. Frazar & Ca. against Messrs. J. Naylor & Ca., which was a claim for Tls. 9,238 in connexion with a shipment of mosquito nets, was mentioned in H.M. Supreme Court on Tuesday before his Honour Judge Grain.

Mr. Baddeley, representing plaintiffs, stated that a settlement had been arrived at, defendants having agreed to submit to judgment for the amount claimed, with costs. Counsel asked for judgment accordingly.

Mr. Goldring, for defendants, applied for remission of the hearing fee of $250 deposited by plaintiffs, mentioning that plaintiffs as well as defendants had been heavily hit by the slump. The terms of settlement involved payment over a very long period in view of Present conditions 'n the piece goods trade.

His Honour gave judgment for plaintiffs in the~ terms of the agreement, and remitted $200 of the hearing fee.

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