Re W and L (Parameters of Protected Estate Management Orders) [2014] NSWSC 1106

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Re W and L (Parameters of Protected Estate Management Orders) [2014] NSWSC 1106 Hearing dates: - Decision date: 14 August 2014 Before: Lindsay J (in Chambers) Decision: 1. In the case of W: Orders for adjournment of an application for appointment of a protected estate manager until after determination of a claim for personal injury compensation. 2. In the case of L: Orders for revocation of management orders notwithstanding that the protected person remains incapable of managing his affairs. Catchwords: MENTAL HEALTH - Guardians, committees, administrators, managers and receivers - Appointment - Application for appointment of a protected estate manager - Application made in anticipation of personal injury compensation - Protected person without other property - Application adjourned until after resolution of compensation litigation

MENTAL HEALTH - Guardians, committees, administrators, managers and receivers - Appointment and removal - Management and administration of property - Application for revocation of management orders - Protected person remains incapable of managing affairs - Protected person without property - No utility in continuation of management orders notwithstanding that the protected person is incapable of managing affairs - Revocation of management orders Legislation Cited: NSW Trustee and Guardian Act 2009 NSW Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Protected Estates Act 1983 NSW Supreme Court Act 1970 NSW, s23 Interpretation Act 1987 NSW Guardianship Act 1987 NSW New South Wales Act of 1823, 4 Geo IV c96 Australian Courts Act 1828, 9 Geo IV c83 Cases Cited: AC v OC (a minor) [2014] NSWSC 53 at [45] - [47]. Ex parte Fermor (1821) Jac. 404 at 404; 37 ER 903. In re Gordon (1847) 2 Ph 242; 41 ER 935. RAP v AEP [1982] 2 NSWLR 508 at 512 C - D Ability One Financial Management Pty Ltd v JB by his Tutor AB [2014] NSWSC 245 at [182]. JMK v RDC and PTO v WDO [2013] NSWSC 1362 at [53] - [56]. M v M [2013] NSWSC 1495. Countess Bective v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1932) 47 CLR 417 at 420 - 423. David by her Tutor the Protective Commissioner v David (1993) 30 NSWLR 417. Willett v Futcher (2005) 221 CLR 627 Richards v Gray [2013] NSWCA at [152] - [160]. Re Gouder [2005] NSWSC 1116 at [5], Holt v Protective Commissioner (1993) NSWLR 227 at 237G-238A. Re Q (Young J, 29 May 1985, unreported). Re C [2012] NSWSC 1097 at [64]-[66]. In Re WM (a person alleged to be of unsound mind) (1903) 3 SR (NSW) 552. PB v BB [2013] NSWSC 1223 at [29]. In Re WM (1903) 3 SR (NSW) 552 at 565 In re Clarke [1898] 1 Ch 336 at 340-342. Re an Alleged Incapable Person (1959) 77 WN (NSW) 156. Truth About Motorways Pty Ltd v Macquarie Infrastructure Investment Management Ltd (2000) 200 CLR 591 at 599 - 600 [2], 627 [94], 652 - 653 [162] and 669-670 [211]. Re Eve (1986) 31 DLR (4th) 1 at 16-17; [1986] 2 S.C.R. 388 at 410-411. Secretary, Department of Health and Community Services v JWB and SMB (Marion's Case) (1992) 175 CLR 218 at 258-259. CCR v PS (No 2) (1986) 6 NSWLR 622 at 640 Ridgeway v Darwin (1802) 8 Ves.65; 32 ER 275. Ex parte Cronmer (1806) 12 Ves. 445; 33 ER 168 at 170 - 171. Sherwood v Sanderson (1815) 19 Ves. 280; 34 ER 521. In re Holmes (1827) 4 Russ 182; 38 ER 774. MS v ES [1983] 3 NSWLR 199 at 202 C - G. Texts Cited: H.S. Theobald, The Law Relating to Lunacy (Stevens & Sons, London, 1924) M. Davies, A. S. Bell and P.L.G Brereton (eds), Nygh's Conflict of Laws in Australia (LexisNexis Australia, 8th ed, 2010 P.L.G. Brereton "Acting for the Incapable - A Delicate Balance" (2012) 35 Australian Bar Review 244 J.M. Bennett, A History of the Supreme Court of NSW (Law Book Co, Sydney, 1974). Category: Principal judgment Parties: Re W Plaintiff: Father of W Defendant: W