MEETA & SIBI

In the matter of MEETA & SIBI, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned proceedings that were adjourned for a final hearing. The applicant sought and was granted leave to proceed with the final hearing on an undefended basis.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary to bring the matter to a final hearing, including the filing and service of amended applications and affidavit material. The court also considered the costs associated with the day's proceedings and the reasonableness of engaging counsel.

Cronin J ordered that all outstanding proceedings be adjourned to 2 March 2012 for final hearing. The applicant was granted leave to proceed on an undefended basis and was directed to file and serve an amended application and all affidavit material by 4.00pm on 29 February 2012. The applicant was also ordered to serve a copy of these orders upon the respondent by mail to his last known address as soon as practicable. The respondent was ordered to pay the applicant’s costs of the day fixed in the sum of $2200. It was certified that it was reasonable to engage counsel to attend and that the reasons be transcribed. Finally, the applicant was granted leave to issue subpoenae generally.