Dogramaci v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW)

The applicant, Dogramaci, sought judicial review of a decision made by the District Court of New South Wales. The dispute concerned a road traffic infringement notice, and the applicant contended that they had been denied procedural fairness during the District Court's appeal from the Local Court. The matter was heard by Macfarlan and White JJA, and Simpson AJA.

The central legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the applicant had been afforded procedural fairness in the District Court, specifically in relation to the admission of further evidence during the appeal process. This involved considering the principles of natural justice and whether the applicant had a proper opportunity to respond to any new evidence presented.

The Court of Appeal refused the applicant's request for an extension of time to file their summons, which was dated 21 September 2021. Consequently, the applicant's summons was dismissed with costs.