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 Claimant's Bid to Be Recognised as Trustee of Charitable Trust
Company Wound Up Due to Insolvency and Mismanagement
Creditor Rights and Financial Assistance in Winding Up Process
Claimant Ordered to Pay Respondent's Legal Fees in NSWSC Decision
In this case, the court dismissed a motion filed by the claimant seeking specific performance of a settlement agreement and ordered the claimant to pay the respondent's legal fees due to the claimant's unreasonable actions.
Further Directions for Case Management in Property Dispute
The court decided to relist the matter for further case management before the Registrar in Equity on 1 February 2012. This decision was made after considering further submissions from the parties regarding the need for additional evidence and the joinder of a party.
Executor Removed Due to Ill Health in Estate Administration
Supreme Court Allows Easement for Land Development
Winding Up Order Granted Despite Non-Compliance with Service Requirements
Supreme Court Sets Aside Previous Judgment on Interest on Costs
Validity of Restraining Clause in Partnership Dissolution
Family Provision Order for De Facto Spouse Secures Future Needs
Supreme Court Rules on Costs for Preliminary Discovery Proceedings
Supreme Court Orders Partition of Jointly-Owned Land
Claimant Entitled to Funds Held in Court After Property Sale
The court ruled that the claimant was entitled to receive funds held in court after a property sale. The decision was based on the claimant's entitlement to the funds and the lack of competing claims.
Supreme Court Rules Unfair Preference in Insolvency Case
Calculating Trespass Damages Based on Reasonable Rent
NSW Supreme Court Rejects Claimant's Evidence Due to Lack of Supporting Documentation
The NSW Supreme Court rejected the claimant's evidence because it lacked supporting documentation and was considered unsubstantiated. This highlights the importance of providing solid evidence backed by appropriate documentation in legal proceedings.
Trust Property Transfer Voidable for Defrauding Creditors
NSW Supreme Court Allows Reopening of Matter to Consider New Evidence
In a complex family dispute, the NSW Supreme Court allowed the reopening of a matter to consider new evidence and finalise the resolution of the case. The Court ruled that it retained the power to reopen the matter under the Civil Procedure Act 2005 and the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005.