Darmody and Sinton (No.2)

The case of *Darmody and Sinton (No.2)* concerned an application brought by the Applicant seeking discovery in proceedings before Judge Small. The Respondent sought the dismissal of this application.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the Applicant was entitled to pursue further discovery in the proceedings, and if so, under what conditions. The Court was also required to consider the appropriate orders to make regarding the costs of the application and the Applicant's future ability to seek discovery.

Judge Small dismissed the Applicant's application for discovery. The Court reasoned that the Applicant had not demonstrated a sufficient basis to warrant further discovery at this stage. Consequently, the Court ordered that the Respondent's costs of the application be reserved to the trial, with the Respondent to file a detailed schedule of those costs within seven days. Furthermore, the Applicant was restrained from filing any further applications seeking discovery in these proceedings without first obtaining leave from the Court.