LGM v CAM

In *LGM v CAM*, heard before O'Ryan J, the dispute concerned an application by the Fifth Respondent, K Inc, for leave to cross-examine the Wife, Mrs LY, Mr MY, and Ms SY, who were the First to Fourth Respondents.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether K Inc should be granted leave to cross-examine the First to Fourth Respondents.

O'Ryan J considered the principles governing the grant of leave to cross-examine in family law proceedings, particularly in circumstances where a party seeks to cross-examine witnesses who are not directly involved in the litigation in the same capacity as the applicant. The Court applied the principles that require a compelling reason for cross-examination, considering factors such as the necessity of the evidence, the potential prejudice to the parties, and the efficient conduct of the proceedings.

The Court ordered that the Fifth Respondent, K Inc, not be permitted to cross-examine any of the First to Fourth Respondents.