Margan v Manias [2015] NSWCA 176

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

  1. 1 Whether pro bono assistance should be granted for the appeal
  2. 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