Giunta v Commonwealth Bank [2008] NSWSC 222

Giunta v Commonwealth Bank [2008] NSWSC 222

Mr Giunta did not provide an adequate explanation for delay; the case lacked merit as the cause of action was settled previously and likely subject to estoppel, merger, the Anshun principle, and limitation bars. Even accepting Giunta's version, there was no abuse of process. Extension of time and leave to appeal were refused; the Local Court orders stand.

Parties
Plaintiff: John Giunta; First Defendant: Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Second Defendant: Bruce Quinn
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 March 2008
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal, Supreme Court NSW
Outcome
Extension of time to appeal and leave to appeal refused; previous Local Court orders affirmed; new proceedings dismissed; plaintiff to pay costs.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time to Appeal, Leave to Appeal, Estoppel, Abuse of Process, Consent Orders, Res Judicata, Limitation Periods
Civil Procedure Administrative Law Extension of Time to Appeal Leave to Appeal Estoppel Abuse of Process Consent Orders Res Judicata +1 more

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Parties

John Giunta

Plaintiff

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

First Defendant

Bruce Quinn

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal, Supreme Court NSW

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time to appeal the Local Court's 2006 orders should be granted
  2. 2 Whether leave to appeal the consent judgment of the Local Court should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the circumstances of the settlement involved abuse of process or vitiating conduct

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Giunta did not provide an adequate explanation for delay; the case lacked merit as the cause of action was settled previously and likely subject to estoppel, merger, the Anshun principle, and limitation bars. Even accepting Giunta's version, there was no abuse of process. Extension of time and leave to appeal were refused; the Local Court orders stand.

Court Disposition

Extension of time to appeal and leave to appeal refused; previous Local Court orders affirmed; new proceedings dismissed; plaintiff to pay costs.

Orders

  • An extension of time to appeal is refused.
  • Leave to appeal is refused.