Evans v Langton

In *Evans v Langton*, the Full Court of the Supreme Court of New South Wales considered an appeal concerning property division following the breakdown of a de facto relationship. The appellant, Ms. Evans, sought to appeal orders made by a trial judge regarding the division of assets between herself and the respondent, Mr. Langton.

The central legal issue before the Full Court was whether the findings of fact made by the trial judge were accurately reflected in the final orders that were ultimately made. This involved a close examination of the trial judge's reasoning and the specific terms of the property adjustment orders.

The Full Court found that there was a material discrepancy between the trial judge's factual findings and the orders that had been drawn up and entered. This discrepancy was significant enough to warrant intervention on appeal. The Court applied principles of appellate review, focusing on whether the trial judge's orders gave proper effect to their own findings of fact.

Allowing the appeal, the Full Court set aside the original orders and remitted the matter back to the trial court to be re-listed for the purpose of making fresh orders that accurately reflected the trial judge's findings.