A v B [2000] NSWCA 220

A v B [2000] NSWCA 220

No error was demonstrated in Adams J's exercise of discretion to order a rehearing before a different Master, given the importance of credibly assessing fresh evidence and the likelihood of apprehended bias from re-examination by the same Master.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['extension of Limitation Period' 'fresh Evidence' 'discretionary Orders' 'credibility Assessment']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 ['Whether the extension of time for bringing a claim should be granted despite the limitation period' 'Whether the matter should be reheard and by whom' "What effect fresh evidence has on the prior findings regarding the appellant's knowledge of her injury"]

Ratio Decidendi

No error was demonstrated in Adams J's exercise of discretion to order a rehearing before a different Master, given the importance of credibly assessing fresh evidence and the likelihood of apprehended bias from re-examination by the same Master.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed with costs']