Wang v Vaughan [2013] NSWSC 1016

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Wang v Vaughan [2013] NSWSC 1016 Hearing dates: 19 July 2013 Decision date: 19 July 2013 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Campbell J Decision: (1) The orders I pronounced on 22 March 2013 are set aside and the proceedings are restored to be heard and dealt with instanter. (2) I dismiss Mr Wang's notice of motion seeking relief under s73 Civil Procedure Act 2005. (3) The time for Mr Wang to apply for a costs assessment is extended under s 350(5) Legal Profession Act 2004 to 27 April 2012. (4) I order the second defendant to pay such costs as Mr Wang may be entitled to as a self represented person in respect of these proceedings after they have been agreed or assessed. (5) I recommend to the manager costs assessments that Mr Wang's application for assessment be processed with all due despatch. (6) I direct that the registrar provide the manager with a copy of today's judgment. Catchwords: PRACTICE & PROCEDURE - notice of motion seeking enforcement of compromise under s73 Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) COSTS - application for extension of time for costs assessment under s350(5) Legal Profession Act Act 2004 (NSW) Legislation Cited: Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) Category: Interlocutory applications Parties: Yun Fu Wang (plaintiff/applicant) A Dlakic (defendant/respondent) Representation: Counsel: In person (plaintiff/applicant) A Dlakic (defendant/respondent) Solicitors: Johnston Vaughan Solicitors (defendant/respondent) File Number(s): 2012/299645