District Courts Rules 2009

  • not the latest version
  • District Courts Rules 2009 forms: The Ministry of Justice has produced forms that are designed for practical use in the District Courts and which correspond to those prescribed in the Rules. These user-friendly forms are available at www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/district-courts-rules-forms/
12.14 Death, etc, of Judge before judgment

  • 12.14.1 If a Judge who has signed a judgment or reasons for judgment dies or retires or becomes otherwise incapable before the judgment is given or the reasons are delivered, any other Judge or the Registrar may give the judgment or deliver those reasons.

    12.14.2 If rule 12.14.1 does not apply and a Judge dies or retires or otherwise becomes incapable of giving judgment, the proceeding or issue must be reheard.

    Compare: SR 1992/109 r 539