Erwood v Minchin

[2025] NZSC 21

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

I TE KŌTI MANA NUI O AOTEAROA

 SC 21/2025
 [2025] NZSC 21

BETWEEN	ROBERT ERWOOD Applicant
AND	GRAEME EDWARD MINCHIN  First Respondent
ANTHONY DAVID BANBROOK Second Respondent

Court:	Glazebrook, Ellen France and Williams JJ
Counsel:	Applicant in person First Respondent in person
Judgment:	27 March 2025

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The application for the appointment of an amicus curiae is dismissed.

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REASONS

1. Mr Erwood applies for leave to appeal against a decision of the Court of Appeal delivered on 18 December 2024.[1]

   [1]Erwood v Glasgow Harley [2024] NZCA 679 (Mallon, Cooke and Collins JJ). This application was initially refused by the Registrar but an application for review of the Registrar’s decision was granted: Re Erwood [2025] NZSC 11 (Glazebrook J).

2. Mr Erwood applies for the appointment of Ms Levy as amicus curiae.

3. We note that Mr Mijatov was counsel to assist in the Court of Appeal and we understand he is available for appointment in this Court.

4. We do not consider there is a necessity for the appointment of amicus curiae or counsel to assist at this stage. 

5. Mr Erwood may renew his application should leave be granted.

6. The Registrar is to deal with any timetabling issues with regard to submissions that may arise.