Grimson v O'Donnell [1999] FCA 245

Grimson v O'Donnell [1999] FCA 245

No causal link between the alleged conspiracy or false evidence and the dismissal of the previous proceeding was established. The applicants failed to demonstrate that the alleged fraud or perjury was likely to have affected the outcome of the earlier judgment. As a result, the proceeding did not disclose a reasonable cause of action and was manifestly without merit, warranting dismissal.

Parties
First Applicant: Martin Harold Grimson; Second Applicant: Ricky Martin Grimson; First Respondent: Garry Francis O'Donnell; Second Respondent: Evenlong Pty Limited; Third Respondent: Enima Pty Limited; Fourth Respondent: Leonard Cecil Marjason
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 March 1999
Procedural Posture
Motion / Final Judgment
Outcome
Dismissed
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Judgment, Permanent Stay or Dismissal, Abuse of Process, Conspiracy to Mislead the Court
Practice and Procedure Fraud Setting Aside Judgment Permanent Stay or Dismissal Abuse of Process Conspiracy to Mislead the Court

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Parties

Martin Harold Grimson

First Applicant

Ricky Martin Grimson

Second Applicant

Garry Francis O'Donnell

First Respondent

Evenlong Pty Limited

Second Respondent

Enima Pty Limited

Third Respondent

Leonard Cecil Marjason

Fourth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Motion / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proceeding discloses a reasonable cause of action
  2. 2 Whether the proceeding is frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process
  3. 3 Whether the judgment in NG 737 of 1994 was tainted by fraud justifying it being set aside

Ratio Decidendi

No causal link between the alleged conspiracy or false evidence and the dismissal of the previous proceeding was established. The applicants failed to demonstrate that the alleged fraud or perjury was likely to have affected the outcome of the earlier judgment. As a result, the proceeding did not disclose a reasonable cause of action and was manifestly without merit, warranting dismissal.

Court Disposition

Dismissed

Orders

  • The proceeding be dismissed.