Tonga Awhikau v Werder - [1949] NZLR 590

Maoris and Maori Land — Maori Land Court — Jurisdiction — Lease — Insufficient Quorum of Assembled Owners passing Resolution — Confirmation by Court — Lease executed by Board pursuant to Resolution — Court acting within its Jurisdiction — Confirmation not examinable by Supreme Court — Maori Land Act, 1931, ss 418 (7), 435 (7) (13).

Maoris and Maori Land — Practice — Certiorari sought against Maori Land Court — Court or Judge cited as Defendant — Impropriety of Court or Judge defending Action.