Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal Wellington26 November; 17 December 1997Thomas, Keith and Williams JJWills — Testamentary capacity — Undue influence — Whether undue influence could be “benign” — Law Reform...

Court of Appeal Wellington26 November; 19 December 1997Eichelbaum CJ, Blanchard and Heron JJCriminal law — Parties to offences — Murder in course of robbery — Principal perpetrator may have had agenda of...

Court of Appeal Wellington3 September; 17 December 1997Richardson P, Gault, Thomas, Keith and Tipping JJFamily and domestic relationships — Marriage — Same-sex marriages — Whether Marriage Act allowed for...

Court of Appeal Wellington6 August; 9 September 1997Richardson P, Gault, Thomas, Keith and Tipping JJPractice and procedure — Striking out proceedings — Whether pleadings disclosed elements of cause of action,...

Court of Appeal Wellington10 October; 10 November 1997Richardson P, Keith and Tipping JJMedicine, pharmacy and related professions — Medical practitioners — Patient's non-functioning kidney fatal unless treated...