Norman v Wall (No. 6) [2020] NSWSC 1211

Norman v Wall (No. 6) [2020] NSWSC 1211

Given that the original referral for pro bono assistance had lapsed without advice being provided and both parties support reactivation, the Court ordered the referral for assistance be reactivated to allow the first plaintiff to obtain legal advice in preparation of a further amended statement of claim.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 September 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil / Directions Hearing
Outcome
Referral for pro bono assistance reactivated; matter listed for further directions; liberty to apply granted
Legal Topics
['unrepresented Litigants' 'pro Bono Assistance' 'preparation of Statement of Claim' 'court Procedure']
['civil Procedure'] ['unrepresented Litigants' 'pro Bono Assistance' 'preparation of Statement of Claim' 'court Procedure']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the referral for pro bono assistance for the first plaintiff should be reactivated to assist with preparation of a further amended statement of claim']

Ratio Decidendi

Given that the original referral for pro bono assistance had lapsed without advice being provided and both parties support reactivation, the Court ordered the referral for assistance be reactivated to allow the first plaintiff to obtain legal advice in preparation of a further amended statement of claim.

Court Disposition

Referral for pro bono assistance reactivated; matter listed for further directions; liberty to apply granted

Orders

  • ['The referral for pro bono assistance made on 21 February 2020 be reactivated, and that the first plaintiff be referred for advice and assistance with preparation of a further amended statement of claim.' 'The proceedings are listed for further directions before the Court at 9:30am on Wednesday 28 October 2020.'...