Governor of Pitcairn and Associated Islands v. Sutton

Abstract

508State immunity — Jurisdictional immunity — Employment — Action challenging termination of employment with Governor of Pitcairn Island — British colony — Whether activities of office of Governor of Pitcairn Island constitute sovereign functions — New Zealand Employment Contracts Act 1991 — Whether statute can be interpreted to exclude application of sovereign immunity in absence of express clause — The law of New Zealand