Siemer v Heron - [2012] 1 NZLR 309

Practice and procedure — Appeals to Court of Appeal — From interlocutory decisions relating to appeal to High Court from District Court — Whether appeal available as of right or with leave — Observations regarding options open to Court of Appeal — Judicature Act 1908, ss 66 and 67.

Practice and procedure — Appeals to High Court — Failure to pay security for costs by date specified — Appeal deemed to have been abandoned — Observation regarding power of court subsequently to extend time or grant leave to appeal — Observation on whether filing appeal to Court of Appeal suspends rule deeming appeal abandoned if payment not made — District Courts Act 1947, s 74(2).

Practice and procedure — Appeals to Supreme Court — From refusal of leave to appeal to Court of Appeal — Appeal to Court of Appeal available as of right — Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to hear appeal — Supreme Court Act 2003, s 7(b).