TYNAN v MEHARG [1999] NSWCA 27

TYNAN v MEHARG [1999] NSWCA 27

The Tynans were found to be in contempt of court as they failed to remove the house by the ordered date without lawful excuse, despite repeated warnings and opportunities to comply, and any efforts towards compliance were belated and insufficient.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 February 1999
Procedural Posture
Contempt Proceedings / Interim Orders Pending Determination of Penalty and Enforcement
Outcome
Interim orders made; final orders on penalty and enforcement reserved pending further affidavit evidence regarding compliance with removal order.
Legal Topics
['enforcement of Court Orders' 'development Approval' 'land & Environment Court Procedure']
['contempt of Court' 'land Use and Planning'] ['enforcement of Court Orders' 'development Approval' 'land & Environment Court Procedure']

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Procedural Posture

Contempt Proceedings / Interim Orders Pending Determination of Penalty and Enforcement

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Tynans were in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring removal of a house' 'Appropriate penalty and enforcement for contempt']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tynans were found to be in contempt of court as they failed to remove the house by the ordered date without lawful excuse, despite repeated warnings and opportunities to comply, and any efforts towards compliance were belated and insufficient.

Court Disposition

Interim orders made; final orders on penalty and enforcement reserved pending further affidavit evidence regarding compliance with removal order.

Orders

  • ['Affidavit to be filed by Tynans by 4.30 pm 3 March 1999 stating removal steps for the house.' "Affidavit disputing facts (if any) by Meharg's side by 4.30 pm 8 March 1999." 'Court to determine final penalty and enforcement orders after considering affidavits.' 'Sequestration proposed as an enforcement measure if...