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.
Motion for Legacy Payment Dismissed in Family Provision Proceedings
Application to Discharge Denied Due to Media Coverage
The court denied a request to dismiss a case against a defendant due to media coverage of bikie violence. The judge found that the coverage was not directly linked to the defendant and that appropriate jury instructions could mitigate any potential prejudice.
Challenge to Adjudication Determination Under Security of Payment Act
NSW Supreme Court Grants Prohibition Order Against Public Assembly Due to Safety Concerns
Security for Costs Ordered for Foreign Claimants in NSW Supreme Court
The NSW Supreme Court ordered claimants residing abroad to provide security for costs due to concerns over their ability to pay. The decision was based on the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and the Compensation to Relatives Act.
Payment Out of Court Funds Decision - NSW Supreme Court
In this case, the court allowed the applicant and the first respondent to receive money held in court because they showed they had a legitimate claim to the funds and had properly notified other people who might also have a claim.
Supreme Court Rejects Vexatious Proceedings Claim
Sentence Reduced for Manslaughter Due to Mental Health Issues
The defendant was sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of his father. The court took into account the defendant's mental health issues, including schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder, reducing the non-parole period to three years.