Bibah Formwork v Radray Constructions [2003] NSWSC 599

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : Bibah Formwork v Radray Constructions [2003] NSWSC 599 HEARING DATE(S) : 30 April 2003 JUDGMENT DATE : 3 July 2003 JURISDICTION: Common Law JUDGMENT OF : Master Harrison DECISION : (1) In both 12673/2002 and 12674/2002, an extension of time in which to appeal is granted; (2) In both 12673/2002 and 12674/2000, the appeals are dismissed; (3) The plaintiff is to pay the defendant's costs as agreed or assessed of both proceedings.

CATCHWORDS : Appeal decision of Local Court Magistrate - strike out - non-compliance with timetable LEGISLATION CITED : Local Courts (Civil Claims) Act 1970 (NSW) - s 69 Allen v Kerr & Anor (1995) Aust Torts Reports 81-354 Azzopardi v Tasman UEB Industries Ltd (1985) 4 NSWLR 139 Cameron v Cole (1944) 69 CLR 571 CASES CITED : Gallo v Dawson [1990] 93 ALR 479 Hoskins v Van Den-Braak (1998) 43 NSWLR 290 House v The King (1936) 55 CLR 499 Taylor v Taylor (1979) 43 CLR 1 Queensland v JL Holdings Pty Ltd (1997) 189 CLR 146 Bibah Formwork Pty Limited (Plaintiff) PARTIES : Radray Constructions Pty Limited (Defendant) FILE NUMBER(S) : SC 12673/2002; 12674/2002 Mr T Baskerville (Plaintiff) COUNSEL : Mr A Ridley (Defendant) Mr David Weston of David Weston & Co (Plaintiff) SOLICITORS : Mr Raymond Iskac of Patrick Woods & Co (Defendant)