CLEASBY v Nazor

In the matter of *CLEASBY v Nazor*, heard before Judge Cameron in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, the dispute concerned an application for an intervention order. The applicant, Ms Cleasby, sought an intervention order against the respondent, Mr Nazor, alleging that he had caused her fear of violence. Mr Nazor opposed the application.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the applicant had established, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent had caused her to fear violence. This required the court to assess the evidence presented by both parties regarding the alleged conduct of the respondent and its impact on the applicant.

Judge Cameron considered the evidence, including the applicant's testimony and any corroborating evidence, as well as the respondent's defence. The court applied the legal standard of proof in civil matters, requiring the applicant to demonstrate that her fear of violence was more likely than not to be a consequence of the respondent's actions. The court's assessment would have involved evaluating the credibility of witnesses and the plausibility of the alleged events.

Ultimately, the court made orders regarding the application for the intervention order.