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It has general jurisdiction and responsibility, under the Senior Courts Act 2016, as well as the High Court Rules 2016, for the administration of justice throughout New Zealand. There are 18 High Court locations throughout New Zealand, and one stand-alone registry. The High Court was established in 1841. [1]
The trial began at the Wellington High Court on 1 May 2017. [3] The case concluded on 12 May 2017; Justice Helen Cull reserved her decision. [4] On 25 October, the High Court ruled that the National Party and its co-defendants had breached copyright and ordered them to pay $600,000 plus interest. [5]
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 Court of Appeal has existed as a separate court since 1862 but, until 1957, it was composed of judges of the High Court sitting periodically in panels. In 1957 the Court of Appeal was reconstituted as a permanent court separate from the High Court. It is located in Wellington.
Sheriff Charles Simeon's reward poster offering a £50 reward for the capture of James Mckenzie after he escaped from gaol published in the Lyttelton Times in May 1855. At the beginning of New Zealand's colonial history, sheriffs were appointed by the governor to enforce orders of the court, starting with Sheriff James Coates, who was appointed by Governor William Hobson to be the "Sheriff of ...
Wellington City Council v Dominion Budget Rent a Car Ltd (in liq) Whelan v Waitaki Meats Ltd; Wi Parata v Bishop of Wellington; Wilson v New Brighton Panelbeaters Ltd; Worsdale v Polglase; Wrightson Ltd MREINZ v Clapham
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]
Chambers was appointed to the High Court in 1999 [4] and in January 2004 appointed to the Court of Appeal. [5] In January 2012 Chambers was appointed to the Supreme Court [6] [7] and took up the post on 1 February 2012. On that last appointment the Chief Justice Sian Elias described Chambers as "born for that position".