TYNAN v MEHARG & NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL [1998] NSWCA 241

The materials establish beyond reasonable doubt that the opponents are guilty of wilful contempt; declaration will be made accordingly.

Parties: Claimant: Tynan; Opponent: Meharg; Opponent: Newcastle City Council
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 21 December 1998
Procedural Posture: Contempt Proceedings / Interlocutory
Outcome: findings of wilful contempt; proceedings adjourned for consideration of appropriate penalty orders
Legal Topics: Wilful Contempt, Enforcement of Court Orders

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Tynan

Claimant

Meharg

Opponent

Newcastle City Council

Opponent

Contempt Proceedings / Interlocutory

1 whether the opponents are guilty of wilful contempt
2 what appropriate orders should be made to enforce the court's order and deal with contempt

The materials establish beyond reasonable doubt that the opponents are guilty of wilful contempt; declaration will be made accordingly.

findings of wilful contempt; proceedings adjourned for consideration of appropriate penalty orders

proceedings adjourned until 15 February 1999 at 9.30 am for further evidence and consideration of appropriate orders