Lawrence v Lawrence [2023] NSWSC 1051

Lawrence v Lawrence [2023] NSWSC 1051

The orders dismissing the proceedings were set aside because the plaintiffs remedied their default, paid the required costs, and provided a satisfactory explanation for prior non-compliance, with no particular prejudice to the defendant established.

Parties
First Plaintiff: Susan Lawrence; Second Plaintiff: Ian Kenneth Lawrence; Defendant: Stewart Gregory Lawrence
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Equity Real Property / Amended Notice of Motion to Set Aside Orders and Restore Proceedings
Outcome
Orders made on 18 August 2022 dismissing the proceedings and ordering the plaintiffs to pay costs are set aside. Plaintiffs must pay the defendant's costs of the notice of motion and amended notice of motion. Matter listed for further directions.
Legal Topics
Judgments and Orders, Dismissal for Want of Due Dispatch, Setting Aside Orders
Practice and Procedure Judgments and Orders Dismissal for Want of Due Dispatch Setting Aside Orders

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Parties

Susan Lawrence

First Plaintiff

Ian Kenneth Lawrence

Second Plaintiff

Stewart Gregory Lawrence

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Equity Real Property / Amended Notice of Motion to Set Aside Orders and Restore Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the orders dismissing the proceedings for want of due dispatch should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether plaintiffs have remedied their default and provided an adequate explanation for non-compliance

Ratio Decidendi

The orders dismissing the proceedings were set aside because the plaintiffs remedied their default, paid the required costs, and provided a satisfactory explanation for prior non-compliance, with no particular prejudice to the defendant established.

Court Disposition

Orders made on 18 August 2022 dismissing the proceedings and ordering the plaintiffs to pay costs are set aside. Plaintiffs must pay the defendant's costs of the notice of motion and amended notice of motion. Matter listed for further directions.

Orders

  • Orders made on 18 August 2022 dismissing the proceedings and ordering costs are set aside.
  • The plaintiffs are to pay the defendant's costs of the notice of motion filed 22 August 2023 and the amended notice of motion filed 23 August 2023, including the hearing on 29 August 2023.