Supreme Court of New South Wales case law
Judgments from the Supreme Court of New South Wales 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.
Supreme Court Rejects Leave to Appeal on Technical Grounds
The Supreme Court of New South Wales denied the claimant's request to appeal a previous decision on technical grounds, stating that the claimant did not provide enough reason to overturn the original judgment.
Scheme of Arrangement Approved in NSW Supreme Court
Supreme Court Rejects Separate Determination on Liability in Personal Injury Case
Personal Injury Claim Rejected in Greyhound Racing Accident
In a recent case, a person claimed personal injury compensation after being injured while operating a catching pen gate during a greyhound race. The NSW Supreme Court ruled that the activity was considered recreational and the risk of harm was obvious, leading to the rejection of the claim.
High-Risk Offender Receives Three-Year Supervision Order in NSW
Supreme Court Rules on Burial Rights Between Mother and Partner
Claimant Obtains Indemnity Costs After Rejected Offers
The claimant successfully obtained a declaration of possessory title to the claimed land and was awarded indemnity costs after the defendants did not accept offers of compromise.
Partial Admittance of Report in NSW Supreme Court Case
NSW Supreme Court Upholds Non-Disciplinary Transfer Order for Police Officer
The NSW Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Police Commissioner to transfer a police officer from one branch to another station as part of remedial action rather than punishment. This case involved judicial review under the Police Act 1990 (NSW).
Supreme Court Dismisses Contractual Claim, Grants Cross-Claim for Unpaid Invoices
Disclosure of Privileged Documents Ordered Due to Implied Waiver
Interlocutory Injunction Prevents Calling on Security Bonds in Construction Dispute
In a construction dispute, the court granted an interlocutory injunction to prevent the respondent from calling on security bonds until the resolution of a dispute over the completion of works. The decision was based on the existence of a serious question to be tried regarding the entitlement to call on the bonds.
Application for Injunctive Relief Refused in Commercial Litigation Case
Supreme Court Dismisses Claim on Uncertain Interest Obligations
The Supreme Court of New South Wales dismissed a claim regarding uncertain interest obligations in loan agreements. The court found that the agreements were valid as they included a standard of reasonableness for determining the interest rate and payment times.
Interim Orders for High-Risk Offender Under Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW)
Adoption Order Made for Child's Best Interests
Murder Case with Mental Illness Defenses Proceeds by Judge Alone
Claimant Ordered to Undergo Medical Examination for TPD Benefits
In a recent case, the NSW Supreme Court ordered the claimant to undergo a medical examination by a psychologist. The claimant sought Total Permanent Disability benefits under insurance policies but refused to submit to further medical examinations. The Court ruled that the defendant was entitled to ensure that issues bearing on the determination of the proceedings were assessed by independent expert evidence.
Supreme Court Extends Forensic Patient Status for 2.5 Years
The Supreme Court of New South Wales extended the forensic patient status of an individual for 2.5 years. The decision was based on the individual posing an unacceptable risk to public safety and the inability to manage this risk through less restrictive measures.
Supreme Court Orders Sale of Jointly Owned Shares and Eviction
The Supreme Court of New South Wales ordered the sale of jointly owned shares and required the defendant to vacate the premises within 42 days. The decision was made under section 36A of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW).