Catchwords:

APPEALS — stay of orders pending determination of summons for leave to appeal — orders for guardianship — protective jurisdiction — where orders made to stay other proceedings — where orders made prohibiting institution and prosecution of other proceedings — where no risk of prejudice if stay not made — where balance of convenience weighs against a stay — application refused

CIVIL PROCEDURE — application for pro bono legal assistance — protective proceedings — where all parties appear in person — where referral unlikely to address applicant’s difficulty