SMITH v BATES [1991] NSWCA 251
The Court found no error in the exercise of discretion by the Master and agreed with the Master's reasons for dismissing the summons.
- Parties
- Appellant: SMITH; Respondent: BATES
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 24 June 1991
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed with costs.
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Parties
SMITH
Appellant
BATES
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Master erred in exercising discretion under the Family Provision Act, 1982
Ratio Decidendi
The Court found no error in the exercise of discretion by the Master and agreed with the Master's reasons for dismissing the summons.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs.
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