Yukich v Sinclair - [1961] NZLR 752

Practice and procedure — Declaratory judgment — No jurisdiction to make declaration as to decision to be reached by Magistrate in a matter entirely within his jurisdiction without right of appeal.

Licensing — Licences — Wine maker's licence — Magistrate's right to go beyond statutory requirements — Effect of applicant already holding such a licence — Discretion of Magistrate — Matters to be taken into consideration — Licensing Amendment Act (No. 2) 1953, s. 24.

Practice and procedure — Mandamus — Matter already heard and determined but not according to law — Issue of writ of mandamus — Whether writ of certiorari also necessary.