Hannam v State of New South Wales (No 10) [2022] NSWSC 1194

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Hannam v State of New South Wales (No 10) [2022] NSWSC 1194 Hearing dates: On the papers Decision date: 06 September 2022 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Adamson J Decision: (1) Refer the plaintiff to the Registrar for referral to a barrister or solicitor on the Pro Bono Panel for legal assistance pursuant to Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), r 7.36(1). (2) Direct that the following documents be provided to the Panel at the time of the referral: (a) A copy of these reasons; (b) My reasons in the principal judgment; (c) The defendant's application dated 3 June 2022; and (d) The submissions and affidavits filed by the parties on the defendant's application to date. (3) Stand the proceedings over for further mention at 9.15am on 23 September 2022. Catchwords: CIVIL PROCEDURE – pro bono referral – whether referral in interests of justice – where costs sought against former solicitor – issue whether privilege ought be waived – referral made Legislation Cited: Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), r 7.36 Cases Cited: Hannam v State of New South Wales (No 9) [2022] NSWSC 648 Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Andrew Robert John Hannam (Plaintiff/First Respondent) State of New South Wales (Defendant/Applicant) Samuel Tierney (Second Respondent) Ken Cush & Associates (Third Respondent) Representation: Counsel: R Coffey (Defendant/Applicant) T Pauletto (Second and Third Respondents)