CONTAINER HAULAGE GROUP PTY LIMITED v FRANK DAVIS [1989] NSWCA 48

CONTAINER HAULAGE GROUP PTY LIMITED v FRANK DAVIS [1989] NSWCA 48

The Court refused to grant leave to appeal before the completion of all first instance issues, holding that it is more appropriate to finalise all matters in the trial before any appeal is heard. Similarly, applications for a stay should initially be determined by the trial judge, given their greater familiarity with the case.

Parties
Claimant: Container Haulage Group Pty Limited; Opponent: Frank Davis
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 December 1989
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Stay Pending Conclusion of Trial at First Instance
Outcome
Summons for leave to appeal and motion dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Appeal, Leave to Appeal, Stay of Execution, Trial Procedure
Practice and Procedure Appeal Leave to Appeal Stay of Execution Trial Procedure

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Parties

Container Haulage Group Pty Limited

Claimant

Frank Davis

Opponent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Stay Pending Conclusion of Trial at First Instance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Court should grant leave to appeal on issues of liability before the trial of issues of damages is completed
  2. 2 Whether the Court of Appeal should stay execution of orders where proceedings before the trial judge are ongoing

Ratio Decidendi

The Court refused to grant leave to appeal before the completion of all first instance issues, holding that it is more appropriate to finalise all matters in the trial before any appeal is heard. Similarly, applications for a stay should initially be determined by the trial judge, given their greater familiarity with the case.

Court Disposition

Summons for leave to appeal and motion dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Applicant to pay the costs of both the summons and the motion.