Malcolm Edward Rabson v Justices William Young

[2017] NZSC 163

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 93/2017
[2017] NZSC 163

BETWEEN	MALCOLM EDWARD RABSON Applicant
AND	JUSTICES WILLIAM YOUNG, ARNOLD, GLAZEBROOK, OʼREGAN AND ELLEN FRANCE Respondents

Court:	Elias CJ, William Young and OʼRegan JJ
Counsel:	Applicant in person A F Todd for Respondents
Judgment:	1 November 2017

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The application for recall of this Court’s judgment in Rabson v Young [2017] NZSC 146 is dismissed.

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REASONS

1. The applicant has applied for a recall of this Court’s judgment in Rabson v Young (the leave judgment).[1]  In the leave judgment, this Court dismissed the applicant’s application for leave to appeal as an abuse of process.  The Court said:[2]

   We are satisfied that the applicant’s conduct constitutes an abuse of process, exemplified by circularity, repetitiveness and general vexatiousness.  It is accordingly struck out.  A copy of this judgment is to be provided to the Solicitor‑General.

   [1]Rabson v Young [2017] NZSC 146.

   [2]At [4].

2. The application for recall continues the abuse of process.  It is accordingly dismissed.  A copy of this judgment is to be provided to the Solicitor-General.

3. We direct the Registrar to reject any further application for recall of the leave judgment.

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondents