THE QUEEN v. THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS, AND RATEPAYERS OF THE SHIRE OF MORWELL

21 VLR 641·HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.
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THE QUEEN v. THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS, AND RATEPAYERS OF THE SHIRE OF MORWELL Supreme Court of Victoria (Full Court) HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ. February 21, 24 February 1896 Mandamus — Prerogative writ of — Municipality — Appointment of officers — Contract — Dismissal — Local Government Act 1890 (No. 1066), s. 141 .

There is nothing in the Local Government Act to prevent a municipal corporation from entering into a contract, under its common seal, with any officer whose engagement is necessary for the purposes of the Act, even although the governing body of the corporation is empowered to effect a similar purpose in a different way.

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