Dispute Over Share Farm Ends Up in Small Debts Court
In a case heard at the Small Debts Court in Glove eesboy, plaintiff alleges a share-farm arrangement with defendant at Wallanbal Estate failed. He claims miscalculated dairy output and improper deductions after taking over on December 1938, seeking compensation for 29 cows, calves, and vegetables losses plus adjustments for inflation. Defense contends dairy fluctuated, with cattle numbers varying from 15 to 70, and argues terms favored wages, not shares, asserting profits were misrepresented. Evidence from Mrs Garnish and Mr Stewart supported the plaintiff's claims. defendant John McFadyen defended the ad and contract terms. The trial covers dairy herd management, farm assets, and disputed notice of termination.