Pittorino v Meynert (as Executrix of the Wills of Guiseppe Pittorino (Dec) and Guiseppina Pittorino (Dec))

In the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the case of Pittorino v Meynert was heard. The plaintiff, Elizabeth Gloria Pittorino, sought to set aside a mediation agreement reached during a mediation conference held on 25 September 2000. The defendants, including Ferne Peta Meynert as Executrix of the wills of Guiseppe and Giuseppina Pittorino, opposed the application. The court had to decide whether the mediation agreement should be set aside based on various grounds including lack of proper legal representation, unconscionability, and undue pressure during the mediation process. After reviewing the evidence and applying legal principles, the court found that the plaintiff's claims were not substantiated. The court dismissed the application to set aside the mediation agreement and allowed the cross-application by the first defendant for a declaration that the terms of settlement at mediation are binding. The court will hear further arguments regarding the construction of the mediated agreement and the appropriate orders to give effect to these reasons.