Minn and Sayles & Ors

In the matter of *Minn and Sayles & Ors*, Baumann J of the Family Court of Australia considered objections to a subpoena and applications concerning case management and contravention. The proceedings involved parties identified as Minn and Sayles, along with other respondents.

The primary legal issues before the Court were the validity of objections raised against a subpoena, and the appropriate procedural steps for managing ongoing applications, including an Application in a Case and a Contravention Application. The Court was tasked with determining whether the objections to the subpoena were sustainable and how to best advance the case management of the related applications.

Baumann J adjourned the hearing and further determination of the objections to the subpoena to a specific date. Similarly, the Application in a Case filed by the Second Respondent and the Contravention Application were adjourned to the same date for directions only. This approach indicates the Court’s intention to address the subpoena objections comprehensively before proceeding with the substantive management of the other applications.

The final orders reflect an adjournment of the objections to the subpoena and the specified applications, with the latter to be considered for directions only on 8 December 2020. The form of these orders is subject to their formal entry into the Court's records.