Sir James Prendergast was the third Chief Justice of New Zealand. Prendergast was the first Chief Justice to be appointed on the advice of a responsible New Zealand government, but is chiefly noted for his far-reaching decision in Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington in which he described the Treaty of Waitangi as "a simple nullity".
- Occupation
- politician, lawyer, judge, barrister
- Position held
- Chief Justice of New Zealand, Attorney-General of New Zealand
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, New Zealand
- Born
- December 10, 1826
- Died
