William Percy Doeg of Devon Street New Plymouth Piano Tuner against His Majesty the King [item]
Production date
1915
Description
Documents pertain to a case filed by a piano tuner (Doeg) against His Majesty the King. The plaintiff was struck by a train while riding a bike and had to have a leg amputated, for which he claims damages. The case was appealed by His Majesty the King. Includes a clipping from a newspaper [date and publication unknown] entitled 'A Cyclist's Claim', a folded booklet entitled 'His Majesty the King, appellants, v. William Percy Doeg, respondent. CASE ON APPEAL.' which includes notes on evidence and witness testimony (witnesses include Truelove, Penberthy, Koch, Geraghty, Bennet, Houghton, Coward, Foubister, Blackley and Robinson). Also includes hospital bills and receipts, a rejection of claim letter from New Zealand Government Railways, a list of the suppliant's costs and disembursements, judgment papers and a notice of appeal.
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