HANRAHAN v AINSWORTH [1991] NSWCA 141

HANRAHAN v AINSWORTH [1991] NSWCA 141

Given the special circumstances and the readiness of the contempt proceedings, it is appropriate to fix a hearing date for the contempt matter notwithstanding the pendency of related civil proceedings.

Parties
Applicant: Hanrahan; Respondent: Ainsworth
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 June 1991
Procedural Posture
Application / Interlocutory
Outcome
Application granted in part.
Legal Topics
Listing of Proceedings, Contempt, Case Management
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Listing of Proceedings Contempt Case Management

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Parties

Hanrahan

Applicant

Ainsworth

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether contempt proceedings should be listed for hearing prior to the resolution of pending civil proceedings between the same parties.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the special circumstances and the readiness of the contempt proceedings, it is appropriate to fix a hearing date for the contempt matter notwithstanding the pendency of related civil proceedings.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part.

Orders

  • Contempt proceeding No 304 of 1988 is referred to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal to fix an appropriate date for hearing.
  • The costs of the application are to be paid by Mr Hanrahan.