Kern v Qantas Airways Limited [2015] NSWSC 1143

Kern v Qantas Airways Limited [2015] NSWSC 1143

All preconditions for referral under the Rules are satisfied, including lack of previous referral within three years, financial means of the litigant, and the nature and complexity of the proceedings. The application is not opposed. Referral is in the interests of the administration of justice.

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Parties
Plaintiff: Seymour Kern; First Defendant: Qantas Airways Limited; Second Defendant: Airbus Group; Third Defendant: Rolls Royce Plc
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Referral to Pro Bono Panel / Interlocutory
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Pro Bono Panel Referral, Administration of Justice, Application for Legal Assistance
Practice and Procedure Pro Bono Panel Referral Administration of Justice Application for Legal Assistance

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Parties

Seymour Kern

Plaintiff

Qantas Airways Limited

First Defendant

Airbus Group

Second Defendant

Rolls Royce Plc

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Referral to Pro Bono Panel / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether referral to the pro bono panel for legal assistance is warranted under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether all pre-conditions for referral are established, including financial means, previous referrals, and complexity of proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

All preconditions for referral under the Rules are satisfied, including lack of previous referral within three years, financial means of the litigant, and the nature and complexity of the proceedings. The application is not opposed. Referral is in the interests of the administration of justice.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Mr Kern is referred to the Registrar for referral to a barrister or solicitor on the pro bono panel for legal assistance.