Rollins-Wallis and Wallis

In the matter of Rollins-Wallis and Wallis, the husband and wife were parties to family law proceedings. The husband had filed an application on 9 July 2008, to which the wife responded. The specific nature of the dispute is not detailed, but the court's orders indicate it concerned property issues and interim applications. The decision was made by Cronin J.

The court was required to determine whether to grant the husband's application and his subsequent response, and to make orders regarding interim applications and costs. A further issue was the management of the case for trial, including discovery, valuation, and preparation.

Cronin J dismissed the husband's application and his response thereto. The court ordered that the wife pay $2,800 towards the husband’s costs of the application, with this payment to be stayed until the final resolution of the property issues. All other interim applications were also dismissed. The co-ordinating registrar was directed to review the file and determine if the case should be expedited for trial management, including a directions hearing on matters such as discovery, valuation, and trial preparation.