Byrnes v John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd [2003] NSWSC 764

The matter 20465 of 2000 should not be listed for hearing until after 26 February 2004, following the jury determination in matter 20047 of 2003 under s7A, to facilitate potential joint hearing and address the plaintiff's vendetta allegation.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 18 August 2003
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory Motion
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: ['defamation' 'procedural Order' 'costs' 's7 a Jury Determination' 'vendetta Allegation']

['defamation'] ['defamation' 'procedural Order' 'costs' 's7 a Jury Determination' 'vendetta Allegation']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Motion

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether matter number 20465 of 2000 should be delayed pending jury determination in matter 20047 of 2003 under s7A of the Defamation Act 1974' "Whether both matters should be heard together for cost efficiency and to allow consideration of 'vendetta' allegation"]

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

['Matter not to be listed for hearing until after 26 February 2004' 'Costs to be costs in the cause']