Harris and Harris

In the matter of *Harris and Harris*, heard before Young J, the dispute concerned proceedings between a husband and wife. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the orders made indicate it involves financial matters, likely in the context of a family law proceeding, given the reference to a husband and wife and the nature of the orders concerning property valuation and financial statements.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary to advance the hearing of the matter. This included setting a date for a further defended hearing, and establishing timelines for the parties to provide crucial information to the court. Key issues to be addressed by the parties included their current state of health and future prognosis, an up-to-date valuation of a property, and compliance with specific Family Law Rules regarding the provision of information.

Young J ordered that the defended hearing be fixed for 1 December 2008, subject to existing listings. The husband was directed to file an affidavit from a qualified medical practitioner regarding his health, with the wife granted leave to file a responding affidavit on medical issues. Both parties were ordered to obtain and file an updated valuation of the property at W by 24 November 2008. Furthermore, solicitors for both parties were mandated to comply with Family Law Rule 19.04 and provide information to the court by 28 November 2008, along with a chronology, a statement of assets and liabilities, and a concise statement of the orders sought. The extempore reasons for judgment were to be transcribed and made available to the parties.