Court of Appeal (NSW) case law
Judgments from the Court of Appeal (NSW) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Appeal dismissed in contempt of court case
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging contempt charges and privilege claims, affirming the lower court's rulings on freezing orders and legal privilege. The case involved a party accused of contempt for breaching freezing orders and a claim for privilege over certain documents.
Application for Correction of Judgment Dismissed
Costs Decision on Land Classification
Traffic Law Case Dismissed in NSW Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal dismissed the claimant's application for leave to appeal because the claimant failed to obtain a certificate from the Claims Assessment and Resolution Service, as required by law.
Claimant's Stay Application for Property Vacation Denied
NSW Court of Appeal Rejects Application for Leave to Appeal Under Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
Appeal Dismissed: Borrower Cannot Avoid Lender's Right to Possession
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by borrowers who claimed their signatures on loan documents were forged and that they were misled by a broker. The Court upheld the primary judge's decision to grant possession of the property to the lender, ruling that the borrowers' allegations of fraud and misrepresentation were not sufficient to overturn the lender's right to possession.
Application for Stay of Judgment Denied Due to Lack of Procedural Fairness
Application for Funds from Mortgagee Sale Dismissed
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.
Worker Injured During Site Rehabilitation Considered Coal Miner Under Workers Compensation Act
Victims Compensation Appeal Limited to Questions of Law
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.
Claimant Wins Increased Damages for Dog Attack Injuries
Appeal Dismissed: Court Upholds Discharge of Time Extension Orders
Management of Mental Health Patient's Estate Upheld with Modifications
Application to Set Aside Order Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
The Court of Appeal dismissed the claimant's request to overturn an order because there was no evidence showing it was unjust and the claimant waited too long to file the application.