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.
Application to Set Aside Statutory Demand Dismissed Due to Ineffective Service
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.
Supreme Court Rejects Injunction to Halt Directors' Meeting
Creditors' Meeting Convening Period Extended
Parentage Order Granted Due to Exceptional Circumstances
The Court granted a parentage order to the claimant, who lived near the border of NSW and Victoria, due to exceptional circumstances. The child was conceived through procedures in NSW, but the parties resided in Victoria.
No Longer Necessary: Fitness to Stand Trial Inquiry
The Supreme Court decided that an inquiry into whether the accused was fit to stand trial was no longer needed after receiving new psychiatric reports showing the accused was fit to face the charges.
Juror Discharged Due to Connection with Legal Representative in Criminal Trial
Claim for Success Fee Dismissed by Supreme Court of NSW
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
Supreme Court Rejects Company's Attempt to Set Aside Statutory Demand
The Supreme Court of NSW rejected a company's attempt to set aside a statutory demand for a debt. The Court found that there was no genuine dispute about the existence or amount of the debt.