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After they were all done, he did not come to look at them for between one and two months.

Did your contractor charge you any more money for the 272 drainage, than was in the contract - anything for extra3- the contractor who built this house ?

It was included in the contract. No, but he said it is really hard being delayed so long. I have also paid money, and it is not a little.

Who told you that ?

Ying Kee, the contractor.

(At this stage Kr Dyer Ball was called away, and the examination of the witness was proceeded with in English).

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word. Did you receive a certificate from the Sanitary Board for this new house in Peel Street ?

Yes, I did.

Did you receive a certificate for this new house from 6175- the Public Works Department ?

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Was it long after you applied for the certificats, before you got it, so that you could not occupy them ?

Yes.

"About how long ?

The contractor told me "you cannot go into possession

until you guat the certificate for the drain.

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