Studdenor and Studdenor

In the matter of *Studdenor and Studdenor*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned applications within a family law proceeding. The specific nature of the underlying dispute is not detailed, but the orders indicate a need for further management and preparation before a final hearing.

The court was required to determine the appropriate directions for the future conduct of the proceedings, specifically addressing the readiness of the parties for a final hearing, the completion of necessary procedural steps such as discovery and affidavit filing, and the allocation of costs. The court also considered the scenario where one party might be ready to proceed while the other is not.

Cronin J ordered that all outstanding applications be adjourned for further management by Registrar Riddiford. The court stipulated that the case would not be listed for final hearing until both practitioners confirmed to the Registrar that all necessary steps, including discovery and the filing of trial affidavits, were completed. Liberty was granted to a complying party to have the matter listed as an undefended proceeding if the other party failed to meet the required readiness for hearing. Finally, the wife was ordered to pay the husband's costs fixed at $2565 within 30 days.