Wilkinson and Davies Construction Co Ltd v Geraldine Borough

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Wilkins and Davies Construction Co Ltd v Geraldine Borough
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Court High Court of New Zealand
Full case nameWilkins and Davies Construction Co Ltd v Geraldine Borough
Decided16 July 1958
Citation(s)[1958] NZLR 985
Court membership
Judge(s) sittingHenry J

Wilkins and Davies Construction Co Ltd v Geraldine Borough [1958] NZLR 985 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding frustration of contract. [1]

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References

  1. Chetwin, Maree; Graw, Stephen; Tiong, Raymond (2006). An introduction to the Law of Contract in New Zealand (4th ed.). Thomson Brookers. p. [ page needed ]. ISBN   0-86472-555-8.