Gillett v Robinson

The case of Gillett v Robinson was heard in the Federal Circuit Court, where the plaintiff sought to amend their statement of claim and call further medical evidence. The matter was heard on the first day of the hearing. The plaintiff had not provided any explanation for the delay in making the application. The court was required to decide whether the application was futile and whether the additional medical evidence would support the proposed new case.

The court considered the lack of explanation for the delay and the futility of the proposed amendments. Additionally, the court found that the additional medical evidence was not supportive of the plaintiff's proposed new case. The court held that the application to amend the statement of claim and call further medical evidence was refused. The court found that the plaintiff's application was made without good reason and that the additional medical evidence did not provide any support for the new case.

The court's decision was based on the lack of explanation for the delay in making the application, the futility of the proposed amendments, and the lack of support from the additional medical evidence. The court found that the application was an abuse of process and refused the application. The court did not make any orders regarding the amendment of the statement of claim or the calling of further medical evidence.