Purtle and Purtle and Anor

In *Purtle and Purtle and Anor*, Berman J of the Supreme Court of Victoria was required to determine an application for further and better discovery. The application was brought by the applicants, Mr and Mrs Purtle, against the second respondent.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the second respondent had provided adequate discovery of documents relevant to the proceedings. The applicants sought an order compelling the second respondent to provide further and better discovery.

Berman J ordered that the second respondent provide further and better discovery of all documents that are or have been in its possession or under its control and are relevant to an issue in the proceedings. This order reflects the court's obligation to ensure that parties have access to all relevant material to properly conduct their case.