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James Prendergast
Portrait of James Prendergast, circa 1890-1900.
Chief Justice declares Treaty 'worthless' and a 'simple nullity'
Sir James Prendergast's statements, made when delivering a reserved judgment in the case of Wi Parata v. The Bishop of Wellington, would influence government decision-making on Treaty of Waitangi issues for decades.
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