Nguyen v Northern Sydney Local Health District [2024] NSWSC 1299

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Nguyen v Northern Sydney Local Health District [2024] NSWSC 1299 Hearing dates: 9 October 2024 Date of orders: 18 October 2024 Decision date: 18 October 2024 Jurisdiction: Equity Before: Parker J Decision: See [98] Catchwords: EVIDENCE — opinion evidence — opinions based on specialised knowledge — scientific discovery of new medical technology subject of multinational intellectual property portfolio — admissibility of expert report valuing portfolio — whether reasons were given for expressed opinions — Makita (Australia) Pty Limited v Sprowles (2001) 52 NSWLR 705 — "basis rule" — permissibility of delegation by expert to material prepared by third parties — overarching relevance of report — non-compliance with Makita requirement to provide reasons — report inadmissible Legislation Cited: Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) Cases Cited: ASIC v Rich [2005] NSWSC 149 Dasreef Pty Ltd v Hawchar (2011) 243 CLR 588 HG v The Queen (1999) 197 CLR 414 Makita (Australia) Pty Limited v Sprowles (2001) 52 NSWLR 705 Paric v John Holland (Constructions) Pty Ltd (1985) 59 ALJR 844 Rhoden v Wingate [2002] NSWCA 165 Sellars v Adelaide Petroleum NL; Poseidon Ltd v Adelaide Petroleum NL (1994) 179 CLR 332 Spencer v Commonwealth (1907) 5 CLR 418 Texts Cited: Nil. Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Principal proceeding Tommie Tue Gia Nguyen (Plaintiff) Northern Sydney Local Health District (First Defendant) State of New South Wales (Third Defendant) Representation: Counsel: D Larish/ J A McKenna (First and Third Defendants)