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.
Claim of Professional Negligence Against Solicitors Dismissed
Supreme Court Awards Costs to Plaintiff After Statutory Demand Set Aside
Defendant Allowed to Amend Defence and File Cross-Claim in NSW Supreme Court Case
In this case, the court allowed the defendant to change their defence and file a new claim against the plaintiff. The defendant claimed that the loan agreement and mortgage were a sham, and the court agreed that this was a reasonable argument.
Order for Scheme Meetings and Judicial Advice on Trust Schemes
Use of Compulsory Documents in Bankruptcy Proceedings Allowed
Murder Trial Witness Protection Certificate Expanded
During a murder trial, a certificate was expanded to protect a witness from self-incrimination. The court allowed the certificate to cover a wide range of potential incriminating evidence.
Appeal Dismissed in Loan Assignment Case
Legal Costs Relevance in Criminal Motive Cases
Motion to Vacate Trial Date Denied in NSW Supreme Court
Costs Assessment Restrained to Resolve Unresolved Issues
Application to Transfer Personal Injury Case to District Court Rejected
The Supreme Court of New South Wales rejected the claimant's request to move their personal injury case to the District Court. The court decided to keep the case in the Supreme Court because the potential compensation might exceed the District Court's limits. The claimant had to pay the defendant's costs for defending the application.
Validity of Property Acquisition Notice Judged
Judicial Review of Workers Compensation Decision
In this case, the court reviewed a decision made by the Workers Compensation Commission regarding the assessment of permanent impairment for a worker. The court found that the appeal panel failed to identify a real error in the medical assessment certificate and ordered the matter to be remitted to the Commission for reconsideration.
NSW Supreme Court Adjourning Trial Date Due to Late Legal Changes
In a criminal case, the NSW Supreme Court adjourned the trial date due to late changes in legal representation and the service of extensive new evidence. The court decided that these reasons were insufficient to vacate the trial date unless it was in the interests of justice.
Inquiry into Murder Conviction Refused by NSW Supreme Court
Supreme Court Authorises Posthumous Sperm Retrieval for Widow
Owners of Parking Lots Entitled to Use Them Regardless of Residence
In this case, the Supreme Court of New South Wales ruled that a person of parking lots in a strata scheme have the right to park their vehicles in these lots even if they do not live in the building. The decision was made based on the original development consent and relevant laws.