Field and Kingston (No 2)

In *Field and Kingston (No 2)*, the parties brought their dispute before Hannam J. The case concerned directions for the progression of proceedings, specifically regarding the filing and service of amended applications, financial statements, consolidated affidavits, and expert reports.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination of appropriate directions to ensure the efficient and orderly progression of the case towards trial. This involved setting clear timelines for the exchange and filing of crucial documents and establishing conditions precedent to the allocation of a trial date.

Hannam J issued detailed directions, specifying dates for the filing and service of amended initiating applications, responses, and updated financial statements. The court also mandated the exchange and filing of consolidated affidavits and the filing of expert reports by particular dates. Crucially, the court ordered that a trial date would not be allocated until these directions were fully complied with, with non-compliance to result in the matter being relisted before the judge.