ZCK v NSW Trustee and Guardian [2016] NSWCATAP 200

ZCK v NSW Trustee and Guardian [2016] NSWCATAP 200

Tribunal's exercise of discretion was not in error; it acted on proper principles and weighed competing evidence regarding ZCL's capacity and best interests. No question of law or plain factual error justifying appeal was demonstrated. Leave to appeal was refused and appeal dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: ZCK; First Respondent: NSW Trustee and Guardian; Second Respondent: ZCM; Third Respondent: ZCL
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Internal Appeal / Appeal Panel Determination
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Enduring Power of Attorney, Mental Capacity, Appointment of Financial Manager
Guardianship Elder Law Financial Management Enduring Power of Attorney Mental Capacity Appointment of Financial Manager

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Parties

ZCK

Appellant

NSW Trustee and Guardian

First Respondent

ZCM

Second Respondent

ZCL

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Internal Appeal / Appeal Panel Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Tribunal erred in not making a finding as to ZCL's mental capacity on 24 September 2015
  2. 2 Whether Tribunal erred in appointing NSW Trustee as financial manager instead of ZCK
  3. 3 Whether leave to appeal should be granted to rely on fresh evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Tribunal's exercise of discretion was not in error; it acted on proper principles and weighed competing evidence regarding ZCL's capacity and best interests. No question of law or plain factual error justifying appeal was demonstrated. Leave to appeal was refused and appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal on grounds other than a question of law refused.
  • Appeal dismissed.