Stola This created the illusion of layers, a symbol of wealth and status. Stolas were made in a variety of colors including red, yellow, and blue. Decorations were also added to the neckline and hem. For common women, these would be a simple band of color or pattern. For wealthier women, more details and embellishments were used. A wide ornamental border called an instita was often used around the neckline and hem as a display of wealth. Stola The stola was the traditional garment of Roman women, corresponding to the toga, that was worn by men. The stola was usually woollen.
Australian Woollen Mills Pty Ltd v The Commonwealth Australian Woollen Mills Pty Ltd v The Commonwealth Australian Woollen Mills Pty. Ltd. v. The Commonwealth [1954] HCA 20; (1954) 92 CLR 424] is a leading case regarding what is a legally binding offer. On 30 June 1946, the Australian government introduced a subsidy for woollen manufacturers. In 1948, the Australian government discontinued paying the subsidy, leaving AWB with a substantial amount of wool on hand, that had not received the subsidy. As a result, AWB sued for breach of contract, whilst the government denied liability on the grounds that there was no legally binding contract between the parties. The