Darwin v Norman [2017] NSWSC 777

Given Ms Norman's limited means, the complexity of the proceedings, her medical condition, and the unlikelihood of her otherwise obtaining legal representation, it is in the interests of justice to refer her for pro bono legal assistance pursuant to r 7.36.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 09 June 2017
Procedural Posture: Defamation / Interlocutory Application Referral to Pro Bono Representation
Outcome: First defendant referred to Registrar for referral to Pro Bono Panel for advice and representation at interlocutory applications; proceedings stood over to 16 June 2017.
Legal Topics: ['defamation' 'pro Bono Legal Assistance' 'amendment of Pleadings']

['civil Procedure'] ['defamation' 'pro Bono Legal Assistance' 'amendment of Pleadings']

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Procedural Posture

Defamation / Interlocutory Application Referral to Pro Bono Representation

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether the first defendant should be referred for pro bono legal assistance under r 7.36 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)' 'Whether proceedings brought are in the nature of a SLAPP writ']

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

First defendant referred to Registrar for referral to Pro Bono Panel for advice and representation at interlocutory applications; proceedings stood over to 16 June 2017.

Orders

['First defendant referred to Registrar for referral to barrister or solicitor on Pro Bono Panel for advice and representation at interlocutory applications.' 'Proceedings stood over to 16 June 2017.']