Barnett v Harrison [2016] NSWCA 184

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Barnett v Harrison [2016] NSWCA 184 Hearing dates: 26/07/2016 Date of orders: 26 July 2016 Decision date: 26 July 2016 Before: Basten JA at [33]; [41]; Leeming JA at [38]; McDougall J at [1]. Decision: (1) Dismiss the application for leave to appeal.

(2) The applicant is to pay the respondent's costs on the ordinary basis up to 30 June 2016 and thereafter on the indemnity basis. Catchwords: APPEAL – leave to appeal – extension of time to commence proceedings for compensation – whether respondent gave full and satisfactory explanation for delay – whether respondent aware of time limit for bringing proceedings – leave refused

MOTOR ACCIDENT – delay in commencing proceedings – whether full and satisfactory explanation – timely claim made – claim referred for assessment – assessment process pursued – calculation of time for commencement of court proceedings Legislation Cited: Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW), ss 66, 72, 81, 108, 109 Cases Cited: Itek Graphix Pty Ltd v Elliot [2002] NSWCA 104; (2002) 54 NSWLR 207 Walker v Howard [2009] NSWCA 408; (2009) 78 NSWLR 161 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Kelli Barnett (Applicant) Tulasi Harrison (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr J Turnbull SC / Ms S Warren (Applicant) Mr A J Stone SC / Ms H Wall (Respondent)

Solicitors: Curwoods Lawyers (Applicant) Shine Lawyers (Respondent) File Number(s): 2015/361576 Decision under appeal Court or tribunal: District Court of New South Wales Jurisdiction: Civil Date of Decision: 12 November 2015 Before: Norton SC DCJ File Number(s): 2014/269446