Rizk v FA Constructions Australia Pty Ltd [2016] NSWCA 155

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Rizk v FA Constructions Australia Pty Ltd [2016] NSWCA 155 Hearing dates: 01 July 2016 Decision date: 01 July 2016 Before: Basten JA; Leeming JA; Sackville AJA Decision: Notice of motion filed 6 May 2016 dismissed Catchwords: APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL – review of single judge of appeal – order for referral for pro bono legal assistance limited to advice on prospects of success – applicant sought a referral extending to preparation and appearing on appeal – whether decision amenable to review under Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), s 46(4) – decision appropriate in any event given history and nature of the litigation – motion dismissed Legislation Cited: Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), s 39, 46, 69 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), rr 7.33, 7.35, 7.36, 7.39, 7.40 Cases Cited: Rajski v Wood (1989) 18 NSWLR 512 Rizk v FA Constructions Australia Pty Ltd (District Court (NSW), 25 July 2014, unrep) Sinkovich v Attorney General of New South Wales [2013] NSWCA 383; 85 NSWLR 783 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Mr Moussa Rizk (Applicant) FA Constructions Australia Pty Ltd (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Applicant in person N Polin SC (Respondent)

Solicitors: Moray & Agnew (Respondent) File Number(s): 2016/28148 Publication restriction: Nil Decision under appeal Court or tribunal: Court of Appeal Date of Decision: 2 May 2016 Before: Barrett AJA File Number(s): 2016/28148