Meredith v State of New South Wales [2023] NSWSC 1546

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Meredith v State of New South Wales [2023] NSWSC 1546 Hearing dates: 16 March 2023; 19 April 2023 (last written submissions) Date of orders: 13 December 2023 Decision date: 13 December 2023 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Garling J Decision: 1. Defendant's Notice of Motion filed 27 January 2023 is dismissed. 2. Defendant to pay the Plaintiff's costs. Catchwords: CIVIL PROCEDURE – representative proceedings – whether common questions of fact or law exist – whether representative proceedings efficient and effective means of dealing with claims – substantial common questions of fact and law – questions require objective determination by the Court – determination will apply to all group members – matters of commonality across wide range of music festivals and searches – hearing of individual claims against the interests of justice – interlocutory proceedings conducted in whole the most efficient course – representative proceedings should continue – application dismissed Legislation Cited: Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW) Cases Cited: Bright v Ferncare Ltd (2002) 195 ALR 574; [2002] FCAFC 243 Nguyen v Rickhuss [2023] NSWCA 249 Rickhuss v The Cosmetic Institute Pty Ltd (No.4) [2023] NSWSC 666 Bright v Ferncare Ltd (2002) 195 ALR 574; [2002] FCAFC 243 Texts Cited: Not Applicable Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Raya Meredith (P) State of New South Wales (D) Representation: Counsel: L Armstrong KC / A H Edwards (P) N Oreb (D)