Sinclair-Small & Sinclair

Case

[2008] FamCA 1056

19 November 2008


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Sinclair-Small & Sinclair [2008] FamCA 1056 [2008] FamCA 1056 19 November 2008

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of *Sinclair-Small & Sinclair* concerned an application by the mother in proceedings before Dawe J. The specific nature of the dispute is not fully detailed, but it involved an application under section 118 and an application for past costs.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant the mother's application pursuant to section 118. A secondary issue was whether to grant the mother's application for past costs.

Dawe J dismissed the mother's application under section 118. The mother subsequently indicated she would not proceed with her application for past costs, leading the court to dismiss that application as well.
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

  • Civil Procedure

Legal Concepts

  • Costs

  • Appeal

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Coleman and Hindle and Ors [2010] FamCA 319
Cases Cited

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Statutory Material Cited

4

Oscar & Traynor [2008] FamCAFC 158
Langmeil & Grange [2013] FamCAFC 31