RETIREMENT OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE.
[From Our Correspondent.] WELLINGTON, May 10.
In connection with the retirement of Sir James Prendergast, there is a feeling amongst members of the Bar here that the number of judges should be increased.
It has leaked out that the Government will in the next session of Parliament propose the appointment of two additional! judges, independently of a successor to Sir James Pren'dergast. [Pee Press Association.] WELLINGTON, May 10.
The appointment of a successor 10 Sir James Prendergast will not be made unt : l the conclusion of the present sittings of the Court of Appeal.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CI, Issue 11888, 11 May 1899, Page 5
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