The Easter Investment Pty Limited & Anor v E & S Projects Pty Limited trading as The Cemento Group & Ors [2022] NSWDC 97

The Easter Investment Pty Limited & Anor v E & S Projects Pty Limited trading as The Cemento Group & Ors [2022] NSWDC 97

Due to late service of evidence and inability of parties, particularly plaintiffs, to properly present their case, and as severance of liability and quantum was inappropriate, the hearing dates were vacated.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Adjournment Application
Outcome
Hearing dates vacated
Legal Topics
['adjournment Application' 'severance of Hearings' 'directions' 'late Evidence']
['civil Procedure'] ['adjournment Application' 'severance of Hearings' 'directions' 'late Evidence']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Adjournment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether to grant adjournment of hearing dates' 'Whether severance of hearing on liability and quantum is appropriate' 'Impact of late evidence and non-compliance with case management orders']

Ratio Decidendi

Due to late service of evidence and inability of parties, particularly plaintiffs, to properly present their case, and as severance of liability and quantum was inappropriate, the hearing dates were vacated.

Court Disposition

Hearing dates vacated

Orders

  • ['I vacate the hearing dates listed today and over the next two days as well.']