Uin v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2022] NSWSC 300

Uin v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2022] NSWSC 300

Given Ms Uin's financial situation, emotional challenges, educational background, and the complexity of the proceedings, it is in the interests of the administration of justice that she be referred for legal assistance from a barrister and a solicitor on the Supreme Court pro bono scheme.

Parties
Plaintiff: Alice Uin; Defendant: Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Negligence Claim / Referral for Legal Assistance (pro Bono Panel) Prior to Hearing
Outcome
Referral for pro bono legal assistance ordered
Legal Topics
Unrepresented Litigant, Pro Bono Scheme, Referral for Legal Assistance
Civil Procedure Unrepresented Litigant Pro Bono Scheme Referral for Legal Assistance

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Parties

Alice Uin

Plaintiff

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Negligence Claim / Referral for Legal Assistance (pro Bono Panel) Prior to Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff should be referred for legal assistance from the pro bono scheme under Uniform Civil Procedure Rule 7.36

Ratio Decidendi

Given Ms Uin's financial situation, emotional challenges, educational background, and the complexity of the proceedings, it is in the interests of the administration of justice that she be referred for legal assistance from a barrister and a solicitor on the Supreme Court pro bono scheme.

Court Disposition

Referral for pro bono legal assistance ordered

Orders

  • The plaintiff is referred for assistance of a barrister and a solicitor under the Supreme Court pro bono scheme pursuant to Uniform Civil Procedure Rule 7.36.