Ghosh v NineMSN Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCA 334

Ghosh v NineMSN Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCA 334

Given the appellant's persistent failure to properly plead her case, provide particulars, comply with court directions, and the disproportionate use of court and party resources, the District Court's decision to dismiss the proceedings under UCPR r 12.7 for want of due despatch, and as an abuse of process, was open and not affected by error. The appeal is therefore dismissed with costs.

Parties
Appellant: Dr Ratna Ghosh; First Respondent: NineMSN Pty Limited; Second Respondent: NBN Limited; Third Respondent: Katie Gregory; Fourth Respondent: TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd; Fifth Respondent: Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From the District Court Decision, Judgment of the Court of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Defamation, Dismissal for Want of Due Despatch, Abuse of Process, Civil Procedure, Pleading Requirements
Torts Procedure Defamation Dismissal for Want of Due Despatch Abuse of Process Civil Procedure Pleading Requirements

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Parties

Dr Ratna Ghosh

Appellant

NineMSN Pty Limited

First Respondent

NBN Limited

Second Respondent

Katie Gregory

Third Respondent

TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd

Fourth Respondent

Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd

Fifth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From the District Court Decision, Judgment of the Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Court erred in dismissing defamation proceedings for want of due despatch under UCPR r 12.7
  2. 2 Whether the primary judge erred in finding the plaintiff's conduct was an abuse of process

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's persistent failure to properly plead her case, provide particulars, comply with court directions, and the disproportionate use of court and party resources, the District Court's decision to dismiss the proceedings under UCPR r 12.7 for want of due despatch, and as an abuse of process, was open and not affected by error. The appeal is therefore dismissed with costs.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.
  • Appellant to pay the respondents' costs.