ROGERS v WENTWORTH [1988] NSWCA 130

ROGERS v WENTWORTH [1988] NSWCA 130

The application for adjournment was refused because, despite lack of notice to the applicant, no significant prejudice was established and the matter had been pending for a long time.

Parties
Applicant: Rogers; Respondent: Wentworth
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 February 1988
Procedural Posture
Application to Vacate Hearing Date / Interlocutory Application
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Hearing Dates, Notice of Hearing
Civil Procedure Adjournment Hearing Dates Notice of Hearing

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Parties

Rogers

Applicant

Wentworth

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application to Vacate Hearing Date / Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the hearing date should be vacated due to lack of notice to the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

The application for adjournment was refused because, despite lack of notice to the applicant, no significant prejudice was established and the matter had been pending for a long time.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • The application is refused.
  • The applicant should pay the costs of today's proceedings.