Recent Cases

Bhatia v State of New South Wales [2024] NSWCA 190 (31 July 2024) (Adamson JA)


Catchwords:


CIVIL PROCEDURE — summary disposal — dismissal of proceedings — frivolous or vexatious proceedings — no reasonable cause of action disclosed — abuse of process — whether primary judge erred in dismissing proceedings — where applicant sought government grant for sporting achievements

CIVIL PROCEDURE — summary disposal — dismissal of proceedings — incompetence — where leave to appeal was required — where a summons seeking leave was not filed