Khouzame v Reozone Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 1285

Khouzame v Reozone Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 1285

Leave to withdraw was granted because Mr Khouzame was unable or unwilling to provide instructions enabling his solicitors to properly retain counsel, had confirmed he could not accept the conditions of the continued retainer, did not appear when called, and the Court considered there was no reason to require the solicitors to continue acting without recompense.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Leave to Withdraw Representation
Outcome
Leave to withdraw representation granted.
Legal Topics
['leave to Withdraw Representation' 'solicitor Retainer' 'local Court Appeal' 'instructions to Solicitors and Counsel']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Leave to Withdraw Representation

  1. 1 ['Whether Russell J Baxter, solicitor, should be granted leave to withdraw from acting for Mr Khouzame in the appeal.']

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to withdraw was granted because Mr Khouzame was unable or unwilling to provide instructions enabling his solicitors to properly retain counsel, had confirmed he could not accept the conditions of the continued retainer, did not appear when called, and the Court considered there was no reason to require the solicitors to continue acting without recompense.

Court Disposition

Leave to withdraw representation granted.

Orders

  • ['Leave granted to Russell J Baxter, solicitor, to withdraw from the proceedings upon condition that a notice of ceasing to act is filed in the Registry by close of business on 31 August 2015.']