ARTHUR LETTS V. THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA AND ORS

ARTHUR LETTS V. THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA AND ORS

The appeal was dismissed because none of the orders sought by the appellant were orders that the High Court could properly make.

Parties
Appellant: Arthur Letts; Respondents: The Commonwealth of Australia and Ors
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 October 1992
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Mandamus, Administration of Criminal Justice, Constitutional Powers, Legal Aid, Judicial Review
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Mandamus Administration of Criminal Justice Constitutional Powers Legal Aid Judicial Review

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Parties

Arthur Letts

Appellant

The Commonwealth of Australia and Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court can grant the orders sought by the appellant concerning administration of criminal justice and constitutional matters
  2. 2 Whether the previous decisions and grievances raised by the appellant justify relief

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because none of the orders sought by the appellant were orders that the High Court could properly make.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.