28 Oct 2005
BROWN AND ORS V THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL HC WHA CIV 2005-488-612
- Citation
- openlaw-453d632b_6e71_4ae3_b4c4_e305f04926aa.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The Crown, as registered proprietor by acquisition under the Public Works Act 1928 and following valid statutory disestablishment of the school under the Education Act 1989 and Education Lands Act 1949, is entitled to immediate possession; appellants' claims of superior customary title and independent sovereignty do not disclose an arguable defence to the Crown's claim and are incompatible with New Zealand's constitutional and statutory order, so summary judgment and enforcement of the District Court orders are proper.