Malo v South Sydney District Junior Football League Ltd & Anor [2004] NSWSC 495

Malo v South Sydney District Junior Football League Ltd & Anor [2004] NSWSC 495

On the evidence, including medical and expert reports and the circumstances leading to the commencement of proceedings against the proposed defendant, the plaintiff had provided a legitimate explanation for the delay, demonstrated he had a real case to advance, and no irreparable prejudice would be caused to the defendant. It was just and reasonable in all the circumstances to grant an extension of the limitation period.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 June 2004
Procedural Posture
Notice of Motion for Extension of Limitation Period (tort/personal Injury) / Interlocutory (application to Extend Limitation Period Under Limitation Act 1969 (nsw))
Outcome
Application granted (extension of limitation period allowed)
Legal Topics
['extension of Limitation Period' 'personal Injury' 'negligence' 'sports Injuries' 'procedural Fairness']
['tort Law' 'civil Procedure'] ['extension of Limitation Period' 'personal Injury' 'negligence' 'sports Injuries' 'procedural Fairness']

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Procedural Posture

Notice of Motion for Extension of Limitation Period (tort/personal Injury) / Interlocutory (application to Extend Limitation Period Under Limitation Act 1969 (nsw))

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the court should grant leave to extend the limitation period under ss 60C and 60E of the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) to permit the plaintiff to proceed against Maroubra Lions Rugby League Football Club Incorporated for injuries suffered on 26 July 1998.' 'Whether the plaintiff has a real case to advance against the proposed defendant.' 'Whether it is just and reasonable in all the circumstances to grant an extension of time.']

Ratio Decidendi

On the evidence, including medical and expert reports and the circumstances leading to the commencement of proceedings against the proposed defendant, the plaintiff had provided a legitimate explanation for the delay, demonstrated he had a real case to advance, and no irreparable prejudice would be caused to the defendant. It was just and reasonable in all the circumstances to grant an extension of the limitation period.

Court Disposition

Application granted (extension of limitation period allowed)

Orders

  • ['Leave is granted to the plaintiff to extend the limitation period in respect of the Maroubra Lions Rugby League Football Club Incorporated in relation to causes of action pleaded as occurring on 26 July 1998 pursuant to ss 60C and 60E up to and including 22 June 2004.' 'The plaintiff is to file and serve an...