22 Dec 2006
SIEMER V STIASSNY AND HODGSON CA CA55/06
- Citation
- openlaw-965e0e1a_b50f_4b58_8334_0e793ddd9682.pdf
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Illingworth's evidence was excluded as inadmissible because general opinion about a judge's usual conduct does not bear on alleged bias in a specific hearing; therefore his summons was set aside. Although Miles and Flynn were present and could give relevant evidence, compelling them to attend would deprive respondents of their chosen counsel without providing legitimate forensic advantage, so summonses for them were declined. Other listed deponents who were not required for cross-examination need not be compelled. Mr Garrett will attend voluntarily so a summons is unnecessary. CA150/06 will b…