Riddell v R [2022] NSWSC 1581

Riddell v R [2022] NSWSC 1581

No reason was shown to change the interlocutory orders limiting the applicant’s submissions to 200 pages, as concise submissions were practical and necessary for the efficient conduct of proceedings. The orders made by the Chief Judge were appropriate case management measures and not shown to be unreasonable or unfair.

Parties
Applicant: Andrew Riddell; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Application; Orders Made on Procedural Grounds
Outcome
Orders of the Chief Judge affirmed; applicant's purported appeal dismissed as no reason shown to vary the interlocutory orders.
Legal Topics
Interlocutory Appeal, Procedural Fairness, Case Management, Page Limits for Submissions
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Interlocutory Appeal Procedural Fairness Case Management Page Limits for Submissions

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Parties

Andrew Riddell

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Application; Orders Made on Procedural Grounds

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be permitted to rely on 4,281 pages of submissions and material in support of his application for extension of time and leave to appeal
  2. 2 Whether orders limiting the applicant to 200 pages of written material should be varied

Ratio Decidendi

No reason was shown to change the interlocutory orders limiting the applicant’s submissions to 200 pages, as concise submissions were practical and necessary for the efficient conduct of proceedings. The orders made by the Chief Judge were appropriate case management measures and not shown to be unreasonable or unfair.

Court Disposition

Orders of the Chief Judge affirmed; applicant's purported appeal dismissed as no reason shown to vary the interlocutory orders.

Orders

  • Direct the Registrar to return the submissions and material in support filed by Mr Riddell to him.
  • Order Mr Riddell to file and serve the submissions and other material that he seeks to rely on, which is not to exceed 200 pages, on or before 31 January 2023.