Crocker, in the Matter of Debra Ann Crocker [2024] FCA 1423

Crocker, in the Matter of Debra Ann Crocker [2024] FCA 1423

The applicant's affidavits did not substantially comply with the mandatory disclosure requirements of s 37AR(3) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth), and the proposed proceedings were found to be without reasonable ground and an abuse of process, thus vexatious. The application for leave to institute proceedings was therefore dismissed under s 37AS of the Act.

Parties
Applicant: Debra Ann Crocker
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Institute Proceedings Under Vexatious Proceedings Order / Judgment on Application for Leave, Determined on the Papers
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Vexatious Proceedings, Leave to Institute Proceeding, Compliance With Statutory Affidavit Requirements, Abuse of Process
Practice and Procedure Vexatious Proceedings Leave to Institute Proceeding Compliance With Statutory Affidavit Requirements Abuse of Process

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Parties

Debra Ann Crocker

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Institute Proceedings Under Vexatious Proceedings Order / Judgment on Application for Leave, Determined on the Papers

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether supporting affidavits substantially comply with s 37AR(3) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth)
  2. 2 Whether the proposed proceedings are vexatious proceedings within the meaning of s 37AM(1) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth)
  3. 3 Whether leave should be granted to institute proceedings given the applicant is subject to a vexatious proceedings order

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's affidavits did not substantially comply with the mandatory disclosure requirements of s 37AR(3) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth), and the proposed proceedings were found to be without reasonable ground and an abuse of process, thus vexatious. The application for leave to institute proceedings was therefore dismissed under s 37AS of the Act.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for leave to institute proceedings is dismissed.