Foundas v Arambatzis (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 1329

Foundas v Arambatzis (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 1329

There is no evidence as to why previous pro bono assistance ceased or why no steps were taken earlier for a further referral; application brought shortly before trial does not warrant a further referral under rule 7.36(2A), as 'special reasons' are not established.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application for Referral for Pro Bono Legal Assistance Before Trial
Outcome
Application for further pro bono referral dismissed, with costs.
Legal Topics
['pro Bono Referral' 'case Management' 'legal Representation' 'hardship']
['civil Procedure'] ['pro Bono Referral' 'case Management' 'legal Representation' 'hardship']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Application for Referral for Pro Bono Legal Assistance Before Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether 'special reasons' exist for a further pro bono referral under UCPR r 7.36(2A)"]

Ratio Decidendi

There is no evidence as to why previous pro bono assistance ceased or why no steps were taken earlier for a further referral; application brought shortly before trial does not warrant a further referral under rule 7.36(2A), as 'special reasons' are not established.

Court Disposition

Application for further pro bono referral dismissed, with costs.

Orders

  • ['Notice of motion filed on 13 October 2023 dismissed with costs.']