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Wilson v Darling Island Stevedoring & Lighterage Co Ltd [1956] HCA 8 | Case summary | Zoe

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Wilson v Darling Island Stevedoring & Lighterage Co Ltd

[1956] HCA 8

High Court of Australia|1956-07-01|Before: Taylor JJ, Fullagar J, Williams J, Walsh J

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Court

High Court of Australia

Decision date

1956-07-01

Before

Taylor JJ, Fullagar J, Williams J, Walsh J

Source

Original judgment source is linked above.

Judgment (1 paragraphs)

[1]

For the reasons given I am of the opinion that the appeal should be dismissed.

Parties

Applicant/Plaintiff:

Wilson

Respondent/Defendant:

Darling Island Stevedoring & Lighterage Co Ltd

Cases Cited (1)

High Court of Australia Dixon C.J. Williams, Fullagar, Kitto and Taylor JJ. Wilson v Darling Island Stevedoring & Lighterage Co Ltd [1956] HCA 8

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