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Question Details: Is there a general rule or legal provision that requires a person to abide by a decision of a Court?
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Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley
There is no one general rule or legal provision requiring people to abide by Court decisions. But Court decisions still have to be followed. There are many rules and legal provisions which provide for enforcement of a decision of a Court, or provide for consequences if a decision of a Court is not followed. The relevant rule depends what kind of Court decision you are talking about.
For example:
If it is a civil proceeding and you don't comply with a decision of a Court, the other party may seek to enforce the judgment under Part 17 of the High Court Rules if the decision came from the High Court. If the decision came from the District Court, the other party may seek to enforce the judgment under Part 15 of the District Court Rules.
For information about court orders requiring the payment of civil debts, click on this link: www.justice.govt.nz.
If it is a criminal proceeding, the Sentencing Act 2002 provides for consequences if a person does not comply with their sentence.
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