Ruisa and Ruisa and Ors

In the matter of *Ruisa and Ruisa and Ors*, heard before Cronin J, the court was concerned with the failure of a Mr W to comply with a subpoena issued on 7 April and served on 9 April. The proceedings involved the apprehension of Mr W to answer for his non-compliance.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to issue a warrant for the apprehension of Mr W due to his failure to comply with the subpoena. The court also considered the conditions under which such a warrant would be executed and the subsequent steps to be taken upon Mr W's apprehension.

Cronin J reasoned that a warrant for apprehension was necessary given Mr W's non-compliance with the court's earlier order. The court ordered that a warrant issue for Mr W's apprehension, but that it would lie with the registrar until a specified date, allowing Mr W an opportunity to appear and produce the required documents. The court further stipulated that if Mr W failed to appear as ordered, the warrant would issue without further notice, and upon apprehension, he was to be brought before the court immediately. The court also made orders regarding the service of these orders on Mr W and reserved costs.