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.
Murder Sentence Imposed for Killing Wife
A man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for murdering his wife. The court took into account his psychiatric condition and other factors when determining the sentence.
Court Sets Aside Dismissal Due to Solicitor's Misconduct
In this case, the court decided to set aside an order that had dismissed proceedings because of a solicitor's misconduct. The client was not at fault, and the court allowed the summons to proceed despite delays caused by the solicitor's actions.
Interlocutory Injunction to Prevent Chattel Removal in Helicopter Case
In this case, the court issued an order preventing the removal of a compressor from a helicopter. The compressor was installed as a component in the aircraft, and its removal would render the helicopter inoperable. The court granted an interlocutory injunction to ensure the helicopter remained operational.
Employer Liable for Psychiatric Injury Caused by Failure to Protect Employee
Option to Extend Lease Valid Despite Minor Issues
The court decided that an option to extend a lease was validly exercised even though there were minor procedural issues. The decision was based on interpreting the notice according to what a reasonable commercial person would understand.
Adjournment Refusal Due to Illness Violates Procedural Fairness
The NSW Supreme Court ruled that the claimant was denied procedural fairness when the Fair Trading Tribunal refused an adjournment due to the claimant's stroke. The court found that the claimant's illness impaired his ability to present his case adequately.
Motion to Remove Administrator and Trustee Dismissed
Worker's Compensation Claim for Personal Injury - NSW Supreme Court Decision
A worker was injured while working for a company and filed a claim for compensation. The court assessed the damages according to the Workers Compensation Act 1987.
Interlocutory Injunction Granted Against Unlawful Picketing
Sentence for Mother Who Failed to Seek Medical Help for Child
A mother was sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter by criminal negligence after failing to get medical help for her injured child and keeping the child in a dangerous environment.
Supreme Court Refers Case to Court of Criminal Appeal Due to Doubts About Guilt
Claimant denied procedural fairness in liquor licensing decision
Supreme Court Allows Release of Statement of Claim to Media
Awarding Interest on Defamation Damages in NSW
In this defamation case, the court awarded interest on the damages awarded to the claimant. The interest was calculated from the date of publication to the date of judgment under section 94 of the Supreme Court Act 1970.
Supreme Court Dissolves Mareva Orders for Lack of Evidence
Statutory Demand Set Aside Due to Genuine Contract Dispute
Equitable Mortgage Securing Advances Validated
Secured Lender Entitled to Take Possession of Mortgaged Property Following Defaults
Limited Mareva Injunction Granted to Protect Plaintiff's Interests
The Supreme Court of New South Wales granted a limited Mareva injunction to protect the plaintiff's interests from the risk of asset dissipation by the defendant. This type of injunction is used to prevent a defendant from transferring or hiding their assets during legal proceedings.
Admissibility of Prior Identification Evidence in Criminal Trials
In this case, the court decided that evidence of a witness identifying a suspect from a photo array three months after the event was not fresh enough to be admitted in court under the Evidence Act 1995.