Hedger and Hedger

In *Hedger and Hedger*, heard before Cronin J, the proceedings concerned applications made by the parties. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the orders indicate it involves financial statements, affidavits of evidence, and a list of assets and liabilities, suggesting a family law or property dispute.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary for the final hearing of the applications. This included setting a timetable for the filing and service of documents, specifying the form of evidence to be relied upon, and outlining the requirements for case management and the presentation of issues to the court.

Cronin J ordered that all applications be adjourned for a final hearing commencing on 4 December 2014, estimating it as a three-day matter. The evidence in chief of all witnesses was to be given by affidavit. A detailed timetable was established for the exchange of amended applications, responses, affidavits, and financial statements, with strict deadlines for filing. The court also provided for the issuance of subpoenas for documents and outlined procedures for case management, including the registrar's ability to vary the timetable and the process for seeking to proceed on an undefended basis if a party fails to comply. Furthermore, the court mandated the filing of a case outline by all parties by 2 December 2014, detailing the orders sought, affidavits to be read, objections to evidence, disputed issues, and assets and liabilities.

Finally, the court ordered that each party provide a statement of costs incurred to date and expected costs at the commencement of the hearing. In relation to costs, the husband was ordered to pay the wife's costs fixed at $2960, with a 14-day stay for payment.