Bletch and Douglas

In the matter of Bletch and Douglas, heard before Moore J, the dispute concerned the issuance of subpoenas. The husband sought liberty to issue subpoenas, with specific conditions regarding their timing and service.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the husband's application for liberty to issue subpoenas, and if so, under what conditions. This involved considering the timeliness of the request and the potential impact on other parties.

Moore J granted liberty to the husband's solicitors to issue the subpoenas as requested, subject to strict time limits for their issuance and service. The court stipulated that the subpoenas must be issued and served no later than 4 pm on 6 February 2008, and be returnable no later than 13 February 2008. Furthermore, the husband's solicitors were ordered to immediately notify all other parties of the subpoenas issued and their return date.