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AllowedSupreme Court of New South Wales·

NSW Supreme Court Grants Extension of Time for Service Due to Litigation Funding Negotiations

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⚖️ Legal holding

A court may grant an extension of time for service of originating process if the plaintiff shows good reason for the extension, such as ongoing litigation funding negotiations and pending related proceedings.

Topics

litigation fundingextension of time for service

Provisions

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005, rules 1.2, 6.2(4)(a), 12.11(1)(e)Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 588FF(1)

📚 Full judgment

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The plaintiffs showed good reason for the extension due to ongoing litigation funding negotiations.
  • Delay caused by pending related proceedings was considered a valid reason for extending time.
  • Defendants were aware of the proceedings and had previously made unsuccessful applications regarding them.
  • Key defendants accepted that controversial matters could await the outcome of another proceeding.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The court did not accept arguments suggesting it would be inappropriate to allow an extension while awaiting litigation funding decisions.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about extending the time for serving the originating process due to ongoing litigation funding negotiations.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to grant the extension because the plaintiff showed good reason for the extension, including ongoing litigation funding negotiations and pending related proceedings.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 and the Corporations Act 2001 were applied.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the person who brought the case.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation may also be able to obtain an extension of time for service of originating process if they show good reason for the extension.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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