Andy Vuong Duc Pham v Enterprice ICT Pty Limited; Ramzy Sebie v Andy Vuong Duc Pham [2021] NSWSC 1132

Andy Vuong Duc Pham v Enterprice ICT Pty Limited; Ramzy Sebie v Andy Vuong Duc Pham [2021] NSWSC 1132

Ms Ansah's application to be appointed tutor was found to be non-compliant with Court rules, she failed to engage meaningfully with the Court or pro bono counsel, and Mr Docker was discharged from his pro bono obligations. Directions were made for further hearing and notification of relevant parties.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 September 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Directions Hearing and Procedural Orders
Outcome
Both proceedings stood over for directions on 10 September; pro bono counsel discharged; costs reserved.
Legal Topics
['parties Under Legal Incapacity' 'tutors' 'procedural Compliance' 'pro Bono Assistance']
['civil Procedure'] ['parties Under Legal Incapacity' 'tutors' 'procedural Compliance' 'pro Bono Assistance']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Directions Hearing and Procedural Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Compliance with requirements for appointment of tutor' 'Engagement with Court and pro bono counsel' 'Liability for costs by tutor' 'Strike out proceedings for lack of prosecution']

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Ansah's application to be appointed tutor was found to be non-compliant with Court rules, she failed to engage meaningfully with the Court or pro bono counsel, and Mr Docker was discharged from his pro bono obligations. Directions were made for further hearing and notification of relevant parties.

Court Disposition

Both proceedings stood over for directions on 10 September; pro bono counsel discharged; costs reserved.

Orders

  • ['Fix 2015 matter for directions on 10 September (to be confirmed)' 'Fix any application regarding the 2018 proceedings on the same day' 'Direct Mr Zipser to inform relevant persons of applications and hearing date' 'Discharge Mr Docker from further obligation as pro bono counsel' 'Reserve all questions of costs in...