In re Native Land Court Act 1894 and Native Land Laws Amendment Act 1895 - (1908) 28 NZLR 646

Native Land Court — Native Appellate Court — Jurisdiction — "The Native Land Court Act, 1894," Sections 14, 51 — "The Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895," Sections 57–60 — Jurisdiction of Native Appellate Court not enlarged — Dispute between Natives as to Ownership of Sheep — Interpretation of Native's Will — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court not taken away — Crown Grant — Restrictions on Alienation — Validity of — Power of Governor to impose — Prerogative — Power to impose by Statute — "The Native Reserves Act, 1856," Section 15 — Amendment Act, 1862, Section 5 — Subsequent Legislation based on Assumption that Restrictions valid — "The Native Reserves Act, 1882," Sections 22, 23 — Mistake as to Law — Effect of.