Robust Builders Pty Ltd v Barai & Anor (No.5) [2023] NSWDC 375

Robust Builders Pty Ltd v Barai & Anor (No.5) [2023] NSWDC 375

Leave to reopen evidence during closing submissions is refused because the proposed documents do not materially advance the builder's case, procedural opportunities to tender evidence have already been provided, and granting leave would result in inefficiency and unfairness to the respondent parties.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 September 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application to Reopen Evidence During Closing Submissions
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
['application to Reopen Evidence' 'discretionary Considerations' "builder's Claim" 'construction Contract']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Application to Reopen Evidence During Closing Submissions

  1. 1 ['Should the builder be granted leave to reopen its case to tender additional documents during closing submissions?']

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to reopen evidence during closing submissions is refused because the proposed documents do not materially advance the builder's case, procedural opportunities to tender evidence have already been provided, and granting leave would result in inefficiency and unfairness to the respondent parties.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • ["Leave to reopen the builder's case for the tender of additional documents is refused."]