Finch v Rogers [2003] NSWSC 115

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : Finch v Rogers [2003] NSWSC 115 HEARING DATE(S) : 18 February 2003 JUDGMENT DATE : 4 March 2003 JURISDICTION: Common Law JUDGMENT OF : Master Harrison DECISION : (1) Leave is granted to the plaintiff to extend the limitation period pursuant to ss 60C and E from 19 December 1999 up to and including 13 August 2002; (2) Each party is to pay its own costs.

CATCHWORDS : Extension of time to commence proceedings - ss60C & E Limitation Act - alleged medical negligence LEGISLATION CITED : Limitation Act 1969 (NSW) - ss 60C & E The Council of City of Sydney v Zegarac (1998) 43 NSWLR 195 Brisbane South Regional Health Authority v Taylor (1996) 186 CLR 541 [139 ALR 1] Holt v Wynter [2000] 49 NSWLR 128 McLean v Sydney Water Corporation [2001] NSWCA 122 CASES CITED : Szerdahelyi v Bailey, Ortado v Bailey, Lewis v Bailey (NSWSC unreported, Badgery-Parker J, 1 May 1997) Dow Corning Australia Pty Ltd v Paton, Meares v Paton (1998) Aust Torts Reports 81-485 Fitzgerald v Bankstown City Council (NSWCA unreported, 6 November 1995) Manfiled v Heather [2000] NSWCA 36 Itex Graphix Pty Limited v Elliott [2002] NSWCA 104 Andrew Finch (Plaintiff) PARTIES : John Rogers (Defendant) FILE NUMBER(S) : SC 20346/2002 Mr Graham Segal (Plaintiff) COUNSEL : Mr Greg Curtin (Defendant) Mr Niall Connolly of Maurice Blackburn Cashman SOLICITORS : (PLaintiff)