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It was originally called the "Supreme Court of New Zealand", but the name was changed in 1980 [2] to make way for the naming of an eventual new Supreme Court of New Zealand. [ 3 ] The High Court is a court of first instance for serious criminal cases such as homicide, civil claims exceeding $350,000 and certain other civil cases.
Two pÅhutukawa trees behind the court mark the location of the General Assembly House, which was used by the New Zealand Parliament when Auckland was the capital of the country. [ 3 ] In the late 20th century, the court was expanded into a new larger complex, in addition to the original courthouse. [ 2 ]
Antony "Tony" Shaw is a barrister of the High Court of New Zealand, and a former lecturer of law at Victoria University. [1] He holds an LLB and BA from Auckland University . His practice covers civil and criminal matters. [ 2 ]
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]
From 1841 to 1957, the chief justice was the indisputable senior member of the New Zealand judiciary, and served on the old Supreme Court (now called the High Court of New Zealand). Prior to 1957, all judges of the Supreme Court sat as members of the Court of Appeal.
Pages in category "High Court of New Zealand cases" ... Herbison v Papakura Video Ltd; Homeguard Products (New Zealand) Ltd v Kiwi Packaging Ltd; Hopkinson v Police;
Taylor v Attorney-General [2015] NZHC 1706 is a New Zealand High Court judgment which made a formal declaration that a statute that prohibited prisoners from voting is inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. The action was brought by Arthur Taylor, a high-profile prison inmate. This was the first time a court had recognised ...
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