Griffin and Trueman (No 3)

In *Griffin and Trueman (No 3)*, Hannam J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application made by the father. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties, Griffin and Trueman, is not detailed in the provided text, beyond the father's application.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to dispense with service of the application for the purposes of the proceedings. This was to be determined under rule 7.18 of the relevant rules of court.

Hannam J granted the father's request, dispensing with service under rule 7.18. Consequently, the application was dealt with on an ex parte basis, meaning the court proceeded without the other party being present or represented.