Ruttledge and Ruttledge and Ors

In the matter of *Ruttledge and Ruttledge and Ors*, heard before Kent J, the primary dispute involved an application to remove Mr and Ms Ruttledge Snr as parties to the proceedings. Additionally, a separate application was made for leave to allow a witness, Ms W, to appear by electronic communication at the trial.

The court was required to determine two principal legal issues. Firstly, whether Mr and Ms Ruttledge Snr should be removed as parties to the proceedings. Secondly, whether leave should be granted for Ms W, a witness for the Mother, to participate in the trial via electronic communication.

The court ordered the removal of Mr and Ms Ruttledge Snr as parties to the proceedings. Furthermore, leave was granted to the Mother’s witness, Ms W, to appear by electronic communication at the trial.