Ex Parte

[1904] HCA 6

2 C.L.R.]

OF AUSTRALIA.

For these reasons, we think that the appeal should be allowed H. C. o f a .

and a new trial granted.

G o d h a r u

Ajojyeal alloived tvith costs. Rule

absolute J a m e s I n-g l is

/o r a neiv trial with costs. Costs of the

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f r s t trial to abide the event.

Solicitors, for appellant, R. IF. Thompson cO Ash.

Solicitors, for respondents. Parish & Ehsworth.

C. A. W.

[HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA.]

Ex PARTE MATTHEWS.

ON APPEAL FROISI THE SUPREME COURT OF

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Jurisdiction of High Court to entertain appeals from decisions of Supreme Courts

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pronounced before establishment o f Commonwealth.

1904.

The High Court has no jurisdiction to entertain an appeal from a decision

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of the Supreme Court of a State pronounced before the establishment of the

March 17.

Commonwealth.

Griffith C.J.. Barton and

O'Connor JJ .

Motion for special leave to appeal from a decision of the Supreme

Court of New South Wales pronounced on 27th May, 1887.

Per Curiam. The High Court has no jurisdiction to entertain appeals from decisions of the Supreme Courts pronounced before the establishment of the Commonwealth.

Application dismissed.

C. A. W.