Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal Wellington18, 19 September 1984; 7 January 1985Cooke, Richardson and McMullin JJPractice and procedure — Production of documents for inspection — Claim of public interest immunity for documents...

Court of Appeal Wellington9 February; 2 March 1984Cooke, McMullin and Somers JJCriminal law — Practice and procedure — Guilty plea — Application for change of plea made before sentence — Principles...

Court of Appeal Wellington24 September; 5 October 1984Cooke, Somers and Eichelbaum JJCriminal law — Trial — Conduct of trial — Duty of counsel to act on client's instructions — Mistakes in conduct of...

Court of Appeal Wellington19 February; 13 March 1985Cooke, McMullin and Savage JJPractice and procedure — Dismissal of action for want of prosecution — Prejudicial effect of delay — Action by former client...

Court of Appeal Wellington23, 24 August; 22 November 1984Cooke, Richardson and Somers JJInsurance — Life insurance — Forfeiture of policy — Non-payment of premiums — Liability of insurer —...