In the matter of an application for leave to issue process by STEVEN JOHN STAATS

[2007] HCATrans 433

[2007] HCATrans 433

IN THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Office of the Registry
  Melbourne  No M68 of 2007

In the Matter of an application for leave to issue process by STEVEN JOHN STAATS

Publication of reasons for decision

CRENNAN J

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS

AT MELBOURNE ON THURSDAY, 16 AUGUST 2007, AT 9.30 AM

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MR S.J. STAATS appeared in person.

HER HONOUR:   Yes, Mr Staats.

MR STAATS:   I have nothing further to say, your Honour, on my application.

HER HONOUR:   Very well.

MR STAATS:   I am waiting for a judgment in relation to the matter.

HER HONOUR:   Thank you.

MR STAATS:   Thank you.

HER HONOUR:   This is an ex parte application for leave to issue a proceeding.  The process in question relates to a claim for compensation for what the applicant claims was a conspiracy against him dating from 1958.

The applicant requires leave because on 8 June 2007, a Justice of this Court directed, pursuant to rule 6.07 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth), that the Registrar refuse to issue the application unless the applicant first obtained the leave of a Justice. The applicant now seeks that leave.

The application which the applicant seeks to issue would, if issued, be an abuse of the process of the Court.  It contains no arguable or even intelligible ground in support of the application for leave.  Leave to issue the process is therefore refused and I publish that ruling.

AT 9.31 AM THE MATTER WAS CONCLUDED