Evangelos Rouvinetis v David Knoll

[2013] HCASL 91

EVANGELOS ROUVINETIS

v

DAVID KNOLL & ANOR

[2013] HCASL 91
S31/2013

1. On 9 April 2008, the applicant sustained injuries as a consequence of being detained by security staff at Sydney Girls High School.  At the time a dinner organised by the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies was taking place at the school. 

2. The applicant brought an action in the Supreme Court of New South Wales against the Jewish Board of Deputies and the company which engaged the security staff.  He claimed damages for assault, battery, false imprisonment and in negligence.  The Supreme Court (Fullerton J) dismissed the applicant's proceedings on 10 November 2011. 

3. The applicant appealed to the Court of Appeal of the New South Wales Supreme Court (Basten, Barrett and Ward JJA) challenging certain findings of fact and alleging apprehended bias.  On 19 February 2013, the Court of Appeal (Basten JA; Barrett and Ward JJA agreeing) dismissed the appeal.

4. The applicant now seeks special leave to appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal.  The applicant's draft notice of appeal and written case do not identify any errors in the decisions below.  No meaningful argument is directed to the reasons for the decision of the Court of Appeal, and there is no independent reason to doubt its correctness.

5. Pursuant to r 41.10.5 we direct the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application.   

S.M. Kiefel
5 June 2013 P.A. Keane