Margan v Manias [2015] NSWCA 176
Given the applicant's impairments, limited means, and the importance and complexity of the issues regarding interpretation of anti-vilification provisions, it is appropriate to refer the applicant for pro bono legal assistance for the appeal process.
- Parties
- Applicant: Simon Margan; Respondent: Danny Manias
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 27 April 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Notice of Motion for Pro Bono Assistance in Court of Appeal
- Outcome
- Pro bono assistance granted
- Legal Topics
- Pro Bono Assistance, Anti Discrimination, Vilification, Appeal Procedures
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Parties
Simon Margan
Applicant
Danny Manias
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Notice of Motion for Pro Bono Assistance in Court of Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether pro bono assistance should be granted for the appeal
- 2 Interpretation of anti-vilification provisions under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
Ratio Decidendi
Given the applicant's impairments, limited means, and the importance and complexity of the issues regarding interpretation of anti-vilification provisions, it is appropriate to refer the applicant for pro bono legal assistance for the appeal process.
Court Disposition
Pro bono assistance granted
Orders
- Applicant to contact the Registrar for referral to a barrister or solicitor on the pro bono panel for legal assistance to help prepare the case in the Court of Appeal and to represent the applicant in Court
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