General & Other
General & Other judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Motion for Access to Privileged Documents Dismissed
The court dismissed a motion filed by the claimant seeking access to unredacted versions of documents over which the respondent claimed privilege. The court determined that the claimant did not show that the documents were relevant to the case.
Order Restraining Unlicensed Legal Practice Issued by NSW Supreme Court
The NSW Supreme Court issued an order restraining an individual from practicing law without a valid certificate. The court found that the individual had engaged in unauthorised legal practice, posing a risk to the public. This decision protects the public from unlicensed legal practitioners.
Creditors' Meeting Convening Period Extended
Application for Funds from Mortgagee Sale Dismissed
Claim for Success Fee Dismissed by Supreme Court of NSW
Convertible Notes Not Entitled to Liquidation Proof
The Court of Appeal decided that people holding convertible notes issued by a company cannot claim the face value of those notes in the company's liquidation process unless the company chose to redeem them in cash.
Family Provision Orders Granted in Deceased Estates Case
The court granted family provision orders to an eligible person who was partly dependent on the deceased and lived in the same household, according to the Succession Act 2006 NSW. The court considered the relationship between the eligible person and the deceased, as well as the financial dependency and household membership.
Supreme Court Rejects Late Amendment Request
Absolute Assignment Renders Claimant Without Standing in NSWSC Case
Medical Equipment Not Considered a Fixture in Leased Premises
Respondent denied indemnity costs for refusing offer of compromise
Prominent Figure in Racing Industry Secures Jury of 12 in Defamation Case
Federal Court Rejects Application to Set Aside Subpoenas
Federal Court Extends Adjournment Period for Creditors' Meeting
Supreme Court Grants Final Opportunity for Defendants to Amend Pleadings and Bring Cross-Claims
Statement of Charge Alleging Contempt Struck Out
Supreme Court Rules in favour of Patent Holder in Infringement Case
The Supreme Court of NSW ruled that the defendant's product infringed the plaintiff's patent, as it performed the same function in the same manner as the patented invention. The court granted the plaintiff relief under the settlement agreement and patent infringement laws.
Stay Granted Pending Appeal in Injury Case
The Court of Appeal granted a stay of a first-instance judgment pending appeal due to concerns over the respondent's ability to repay the judgment sum if the appeal succeeded. The case involved an injury sustained while using a footpath where the appellant had placed a hose.