Jennifer Courtney v Jane Courtney [2011] NSWIRComm 19

Industrial Relations Commission New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Jennifer Courtney v Jane Courtney [2011] NSWIRComm 19 Hearing dates: 12 January 2011 Decision date: 16 March 2011 Jurisdiction: Industrial Court of NSW Before: Backman J Decision: Application of the second respondent brought by way of notice of motion granted. Costs reserved. Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application by second respondent to join additional respondent in s 106 proceedings - power to order joinder resides in s 170 Industrial Relations Act 1996 - principles applicable to joinder applications discussed - relevant factors considered in exercise of discretion - application granted - costs reserved Legislation Cited: Industrial Arbitration Act 1940 Industrial Relations Act 1996 Partnership Act 1982 Cases Cited: BEA Systems Pty Ltd v Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales in Court Session [2005] NSWCA 227; (2005) 63 NSWLR 347 Brown v Rezitis (1970) 127 CLR 157 Eslick v Exben Pty Ltd and Ors [2001] NSWIRComm 68 Robberds & Anor v Turner Franchising and Allied Services Pty Ltd & Ors [2004] NSWIRComm 157 Stonham v Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales (No 4) [2001] NSWIRComm 277; (2001) 110 IR 417 Visalli v Southwell and Others (1988) 12 NSWLR 502 William John Lyons v Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Limited [2001] NSWIRComm 11 Category: Interlocutory applications Parties: Jennifer Courtney (Applicant) Jane Courtney (First Respondent) Mark Eades (Second Respondent) Rodney Courtney (Respondent on the motion) Representation: Mr P Moorhouse (Applicant) No appearance (First Respondent) Mr J Knackstredt (Second Respondent) Harmers Workplace Lawyers (Applicant) No appearance (First Respondent) McArdle Legal (Second Respondent)