LOWENSTEIN v R [2020] NZCA 25

LOWENSTEIN v R [2020] NZCA 25

The Court dismissed the appeal for want of jurisdiction because the High Court, not the Court of Appeal, is the first appeal court for this matter.

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Citation
[2020] NZCA 25
Parties
Appellant: Jacob Lowenstein; Respondent: The Queen
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Judgment Date
21 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal to Court of Appeal (determination on Papers)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for want of jurisdiction
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Appealability, Procedural Law
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Jurisdiction Appealability Procedural Law

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Parties

Jacob Lowenstein

Appellant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal to Court of Appeal (determination on Papers)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Court of Appeal had jurisdiction to hear the appeal
  2. 2 Whether the High Court is the first appeal court for this matter

Ratio Decidendi

The Court dismissed the appeal for want of jurisdiction because the High Court, not the Court of Appeal, is the first appeal court for this matter.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed for want of jurisdiction

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
  • The High Court is the first appeal court for this appeal.