R v P (No 2) [2003] NSWCA 360

R v P (No 2) [2003] NSWCA 360

The application for a stay of the final orders of Barrett J was refused because granting a stay would revive interlocutory orders, rendering the stay futile, and because the Court could ensure the claimant’s interests were protected in the pending District Court settlement approval.

Parties
Respondent: R; Claimant: P
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Stay Pending Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Application for stay refused; specific prayers dismissed; costs to claimant
Legal Topics
Stay of Orders, Approval of Settlement, Protected Estates Act, Application in Protective Jurisdiction

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Parties

R

Respondent

P

Claimant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Stay Pending Leave to Appeal

  1. 1 Whether to grant a stay of the final orders of Barrett J pending application for leave to appeal
  2. 2 Effect of staying final orders on interlocutory orders
  3. 3 Procedural rights in approval of settlement for persons of unsound mind

Ratio Decidendi

The application for a stay of the final orders of Barrett J was refused because granting a stay would revive interlocutory orders, rendering the stay futile, and because the Court could ensure the claimant’s interests were protected in the pending District Court settlement approval.

Court Disposition

Application for stay refused; specific prayers dismissed; costs to claimant

Orders

  • The application for a stay of the orders of Barrett J is refused.
  • Prayers 2 and 3 of the Notice of Motion of 18 November 2003 are dismissed.