Marsden v Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited [2000] NSWSC 86

Marsden v Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited [2000] NSWSC 86

The opinion of Mr Gulley on whether the conduct was professionally improper is not admissible; the ultimate question is for the judge based on evidence and submissions. The objection is upheld and the question is disallowed.

Parties
Plaintiff: John Marsden; Defendant: Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Defamation / Interlocutory Ruling on Objection During Trial
Outcome
Objection upheld; question disallowed.
Legal Topics
Objection to Questioning, Cross Examination, Admissibility of Opinion Evidence

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Parties

John Marsden

Plaintiff

Amalgamated Television Services Pty Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Defamation / Interlocutory Ruling on Objection During Trial

  1. 1 Whether the question put to witness Gulley as to the propriety of the plaintiff's conduct is admissible in the circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

The opinion of Mr Gulley on whether the conduct was professionally improper is not admissible; the ultimate question is for the judge based on evidence and submissions. The objection is upheld and the question is disallowed.

Court Disposition

Objection upheld; question disallowed.