Conway v Jackson

The case of *Conway v Jackson* concerned a dispute between the applicant, Conway, and the respondent, Jackson. The matter came before Kirby J in chambers, indicating a preliminary or interlocutory stage of proceedings.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant an interlocutory injunction. Specifically, the Court had to determine if the applicant had established a sufficient likelihood of success on the merits of their underlying claim to justify the extraordinary remedy of an injunction at this stage, and whether the balance of convenience favoured the granting of such relief.

Kirby J applied the well-established principles governing the grant of interlocutory injunctions. His Honour considered the applicant's prospects of success in the substantive proceedings, weighing the evidence presented by both parties. The Court also assessed the potential harm or prejudice that each party might suffer if the injunction were granted or refused, thereby determining where the balance of convenience lay.

The Court ultimately ordered that the application for an interlocutory injunction be dismissed.