Pawel Marian Misiuk v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections - SC 88/2011

Civil Appeal - Habeas Corpus - Costs - Court of Appeal dismissed appeal against High Court's refusal of writ of habeas corpus on the grounds that applicant was lawfully detained pursuant to warrants of commitment following conviction and sentencing on multiple charges in the District Court - Whether writ of habeas corpus should be granted - Whether Court of Appeal correct to award costs for unmeritorious habeas corpus application (one in series of such applications) - Whether delay between filing of notice of appeal and hearing before Court of Appeal unreasonable. [2011] NZCA 318 CA 416/2011