Paletua v The Queen

[2010] NZCA 164

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND

CA71/2010
[2010] NZCA 164

BETWEENWILLIAM CHARLES SIONE PALETUA

Appellant

ANDTHE QUEEN

Respondent

Hearing:3 May 2010

Court:Chambers, Potter and Miller JJ

Counsel:Appellant in person

N P Chisnall for Respondent

Judgment:3 May 2010 

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

A           The appeal is dismissed for want of jurisdiction.

B           By consent, the notice of appeal is to be treated as if it had been filed in the High Court (Auckland Registry). 

REASONS OF THE COURT

(Given by Chambers J)

[1]        Mr Paletua’s former lawyer filed this appeal in the wrong Court.  We have no jurisdiction to hear it.  The High Court has.  By consent, we transfer it.  Potter J will hear the appeal later today. 

Solicitors:

Crown Law Office, Wellington