Pitt & Pitt

In the matter of *Pitt & Pitt*, heard before Rose J, the Wife sought leave to tender an accountant's report concerning the valuation of a shareholding in R Pty Limited. The dispute centred on the admissibility of this report as evidence in the proceedings.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the Wife leave to tender the report of Ms N Accountant, annexed to her affidavit. This involved considering the rules of evidence and procedure applicable to the admission of expert reports in family law proceedings.

Rose J granted the Wife leave to tender the report, acknowledging its relevance to the valuation issue. The court then made further orders to facilitate the process, requiring the Wife to serve a copy of the affidavit on Ms D Accountant. Crucially, the court directed that Ms D and Ms N confer to comply with Rule 15.69(3) and subsequently lodge a joint statement with the Associate to the Honourable Justice Rose, with specific deadlines set for each step. Costs were reserved.