Tynan v Meharg

The parties to this proceeding were Tynan (the applicant) and Meharg (the respondent). The dispute concerned the respondent's failure to comply with a court order requiring the demolition of a house. The matter came before the New South Wales Court of Appeal.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was to determine the appropriate penalty for the respondent's contempt of court, arising from his non-compliance with the demolition order.

The Court found the respondent guilty of contempt. In determining the penalty, the Court considered the respondent's persistent defiance of the court's orders and the need to uphold the authority of the court. The Court ultimately made orders regarding the penalty to be imposed.