"A Simple Nullity?: The Wi Parata Case in New Zealand Law & History" by David V. Williams delves into the landmark 1877 case of Wi Parata v the Bishop of Wellington. This legal textbook meticulously examines the Supreme Court's controversial decision, which dismissed the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi. Williams provides a comprehensive analysis of the case's historical context, exploring the legal arguments presented, the judges' rationale, and the far-reaching implications of the ruling. The book scrutinizes the subsequent critiques and debates surrounding the Wi Parata case, tracing how it has shaped legal discourse and the understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand throughout the past century and a half. "A Simple Nullity?" offers a thorough and insightful exploration of a pivotal moment in New Zealand's legal and historical landscape.