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.
Unreasonable Rejection of Offer Leads to Indemnity Costs Award
Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Costs in Gross Sums to Defendant and Medical Council
Each Party Bears Own Costs After Prompt Settlement
Validity of Notice to Produce Documents After Discovery
Supreme Court Removes Tutor Lacking Evidence of Incapacity
Supreme Court Rejects Claimant's Bid to Enforce Land Sale Contract
Interim supervision order granted for high-risk offender in NSW
Application for Leave to Institute Proceedings Dismissed
Scheme of Arrangement Approved in NSWSC
Valuation and Buy-Out Orders Vacated Due to Non-Compliance
Uncontested Case Results in $40,000 Gross Sum Costs Order
Murder Proven but Not Criminally Responsible Due to Mental Health Impairment
The NSW Supreme Court found that while the defendant committed an act of murder, they were not criminally responsible due to a mental health impairment that prevented them from understanding the wrongfulness of their actions.
Sentence Imposed for Terrorist Preparations and Export Attempts
The defendant was sentenced for preparing to commit a terrorist attack and attempting to export materials that were prohibited under the Customs Act. The court considered the severity of the actions and the likelihood of the defendant's rehabilitation.
Supreme Court Dismisses Claims Seeking Judicial Review of Legal Services Commissioner Decisions
Murder Sentencing Decision in NSW Supreme Court
In this case, the Supreme Court of New South Wales sentenced two individuals for murdering a man during a home invasion. The court imposed longer-than-standard non-parole periods due to the severity of the crimes.
Claimant's Application to Remove Public Guardian as Financial Manager Dismissed
Contempt of Court for Continuing Legal Practice After Injunction
Construction of Will and Family Provision Relief in NSW Supreme Court
Successful Loan Recovery and Partial Dismissal of Counterclaim
Supreme Court Varies Orders and Grants Indemnity Costs in Civil Procedure Case
In this civil procedure case, the Supreme Court varied orders to reflect findings that favoured the defendant after they successfully a person-claimed against the plaintiff for breach of contract. The court also awarded the defendant indemnity costs from a date when the plaintiff was notified of fatal flaws in their case.