Fagin v Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group P/L

The applicant, Fagin, sought the appointment of pro bono counsel in proceedings against the respondent, Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. The application was heard by Payne JA.

The sole legal issue before the Court was whether to grant Fagin's application for the appointment of pro bono counsel. There was no broader issue of principle raised by the application itself.

Payne JA granted the application, referring the matter to the Registrar for the appointment of pro bono counsel. The decision indicates that the Court was satisfied that the criteria for such an appointment were met in this instance.