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The District Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā Rohe) (formerly the district courts before 2016) is the primary court of first instance of New Zealand. There are 59 District Court locations throughout New Zealand (as of 2017). [2] The court hears civil claims of up to $350,000 and most criminal cases. [3]
The judiciary of New Zealand is responsible for the system of courts that interprets and applies the laws of New Zealand.It has four primary functions: to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution; to deliver authoritative rulings on the meaning and application of legislation; to develop case law; and to uphold the rule of law, personal liberty and human rights. [1]
The High Court dismissed the appeal, as the Disputes Tribunal is composed of laymen (and not solicitors), therefore it is not necessary for a referee to "know all the relevant law". Furthermore, section 18(6) also states that a referee "shall not be bound to give effect to strict legal rights or obligations or to legal forms or technicalities".
The main distinction of New Zealand contract law is the wide discretionary power given to courts in granting relief. Although these changes were initially opposed due to fears that they would make the remedy of contractual disputes unpredictable and increase levels of litigation , it is generally agreed that this has not happened, and that the ...
The judiciary, comprising various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and District Courts, is another significant cost centre. [33] Funding for the judiciary ensures that the courts can operate efficiently, with adequate resources for judges, court staff, and case management systems. [ 34 ]
Mafart and Prieur v Television New Zealand Ltd; Eastern Services Ltd v No 68 Ltd; C v Complaints Assessment Committee; Condon v R; Shirley v Wairarapa District Health Board; Steele and Roberts v Serepisos; Chirnside v Fay; Chamberlains v Lai; Secretary for Justice (as the New Zealand Central Authority on behalf of T J) v H; Henkel KgaA v ...
The New Zealand Council of Law Reporting (NZCLR) is an incorporated body charged with overseeing the publication of the NZLR. The NZLR is currently published for the Council by LexisNexis New Zealand Ltd. [3] The reports started in 1881 but complete sets have been deemed to start at 1861 and include a number of prior series.
The Family Courts Act 1980 is a New Zealand law covering family courts, which have jurisdiction over marriage, civil unions, divorce, custody of children, child support and wills. Family courts are a division of the District Court and also operate under the District Courts Act 1947 .