In the matter of Optimisation Australia Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 2072

In the matter of Optimisation Australia Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 2072

Leave should be granted to the defendants to adduce expert evidence challenging the Court expert's report, since an arguable basis for challenge exists and precluding such evidence would risk injustice. The objections based on the delay, the plaintiff's financial hardship, and communication difficulties do not outweigh the right to a fair trial with competing expert evidence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application
Outcome
Leave to adduce expert evidence granted.
Legal Topics
['expert Evidence' 'court Expert' 'leave to Adduce Expert Evidence']
['equity' 'corporations Law'] ['expert Evidence' 'court Expert' 'leave to Adduce Expert Evidence']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether leave should be granted for the defendants to adduce expert evidence challenging the Court expert's report" "Whether lateness of the application, plaintiff's financial position, or difficulties in communicating with the Court expert should prevent leave being granted"]

Ratio Decidendi

Leave should be granted to the defendants to adduce expert evidence challenging the Court expert's report, since an arguable basis for challenge exists and precluding such evidence would risk injustice. The objections based on the delay, the plaintiff's financial hardship, and communication difficulties do not outweigh the right to a fair trial with competing expert evidence.

Court Disposition

Leave to adduce expert evidence granted.

Orders

  • ['Pursuant to UCPR, r 31.52, the defendants have leave to adduce expert evidence of Mr Nathan Toscan of Lonergan Edwards and Associates Limited in accordance with his report dated 27 October 2015.' "Pursuant to UCPR, r 31.50, the plaintiff may seek clarification of the report of the Court expert, Mr Mullins, by...