Denny v RSPCA NSW [2021] NSWSC 766

Denny v RSPCA NSW [2021] NSWSC 766

The plaintiff failed to demonstrate any fairly arguable case for the stay sought, and the continuing prohibition orders rendered any stay futile. Accordingly, the summons was dismissed with costs.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Relief / Summons Seeking Urgent Stay
Outcome
summons dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
['interlocutory Relief' 'stay of Proceedings' 'ownership and Disposal of Animals' 'appeal Processes']

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Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Relief / Summons Seeking Urgent Stay

  1. 1 ['Whether the plaintiff has an arguable basis for a stay to prevent sale or disposal of 42 horses pending appellate proceedings' 'Whether the plaintiff has grounds for judicial review or appeal against orders made by the District Court']

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to demonstrate any fairly arguable case for the stay sought, and the continuing prohibition orders rendered any stay futile. Accordingly, the summons was dismissed with costs.

Court Disposition

summons dismissed with costs

Orders

  • ['Summons filed 1 June 2021 dismissed with costs.']