Field and Kingston (No 3)

In *Field and Kingston (No 3)*, Hannam J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered an application by the husband concerning property settlement and spousal maintenance. The wife sought to have certain of the husband's orders dismissed.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the husband's applications for orders relating to property settlement and spousal maintenance should be dismissed. This involved an assessment of the husband's compliance with previous court orders and the overall conduct of the proceedings.

Hannam J dismissed the husband's applications, finding that his conduct had been such that it was appropriate to do so. The court's reasoning appears to have been based on the husband's failure to comply with prior directions and orders, leading to significant delays and costs in the proceedings. The court applied principles relating to the management of litigation and the need for parties to engage constructively with the court process.

Consequently, orders 1, 3, and 4 of the husband’s Application in a Case filed on 18 April 2019 were dismissed.