Trend v Booth

The matter between Trend, the applicant, and Booth, the respondent, was heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The applicant sought an adjournment of proceedings to allow the respondent to obtain legal representation. The application was brought pursuant to Part 6 of Chapter 13 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999. The primary issue for the court to determine was whether the application for an adjournment should be granted. The court needed to consider the respondent's circumstances, including their ability to obtain legal representation and the potential impact of the delay on the applicant. In determining the application, the court considered the respondent's written submission, which indicated that they had only recently become aware of the proceedings and were unable to obtain legal representation within the existing timeframe. The court also noted the lack of prejudice that would be caused to the applicant if the application was granted. The court held that the application should be granted, and the proceedings were adjourned to allow the respondent to obtain legal representation. The court also directed that the parties would have 14 days to file and serve any further documents, and that the matter would be listed for further directions.

No final orders were made. The matter was adjourned to a later date to allow the respondent to obtain legal representation. The parties were directed to file and serve any further documents within 14 days of the adjournment, and the matter was listed for further directions.