James Prendergast (judge)
Attorney-General and Chief Justice of New Zealand (1826–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir James Prendergast GCMG (10 December 1826 – 27 February 1921) was the third Chief Justice of New Zealand. Prendergast was the first Chief Justice to be appointed on the advice of a responsible New Zealand government, but is chiefly noted for his far-reaching decision in Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington in which he described the Treaty of Waitangi as "a simple nullity"
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Sir James Prendergast | |
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3rd Chief Justice of New Zealand | |
In office 1 April 1875 – 25 May 1899 | |
Nominated by | Daniel Pollen |
Appointed by | Lord Normanby |
Preceded by | George Arney |
Succeeded by | Robert Stout |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-12-10)10 December 1826 London, England |
Died | 27 February 1921(1921-02-27) (aged 94) Wellington, New Zealand |
Spouse | Mary Jane Hall |
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