R v Herangi CA 541/99

The Court of Appeal handed down several judgments over the last few weeks. In the criminal realm, the court considered a number of appeals against convictions and sentences. In R v Herangi, the court examined the validity of search warrants, the admissibility of evidence obtained during the search, and the appropriateness of sentences imposed. The court also dealt with issues related to jury trials, including the communication between the judge and the jury and the consideration of penalty during deliberations.

In the civil sphere, the Court of Appeal dealt with various cases concerning property law, employment contracts, resource management, and personal injury claims. One notable case was Kingfish Lodge (1993) Ltd v Archer & Ors, where the court determined whether landlocked land with only sea access could be considered "physical access" under s129B of the Property Law Act 1952. The court also examined the interpretation of employment contracts and the applicability of the Limitation Act 1950 to claims involving psychiatric injuries.

The Court of Appeal's decisions in these cases provide valuable guidance on a range of legal issues, including the admissibility of evidence, the interpretation of statutes, and the application of legal principles to specific factual scenarios. These judgments will be of interest to practitioners in both criminal and civil law, as well as those involved in property, employment, and personal injury matters.