Lawyer James Prendergast was New Zealand's third chief justice.
James Prendergast
Personal details
Full Name:
James Prendergast
Lifetime:
10 Dec 1826 – 27 Feb 1921
Biography
Events In History
17 October 1877
Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast’s statements when delivering judgment in the case of Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington would influence decision-making on Treaty of Waitangi issues for decades.
