Von Reisner v Chepurin

In *Von Reisner v Chepurin*, the applicant sought to vacate a hearing date on grounds relating to medical and Occupational Health and Safety concerns. The matter came before Ward JA in the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the Court was the weight to be given to medical evidence presented in summary form when considering an application to vacate a hearing date, and the relevance of Occupational Health and Safety legislation to such an application.

Ward JA dismissed the application, finding that the medical evidence provided was insufficient to warrant vacating the hearing date. The Court considered the principles governing the adjournment of proceedings and the need for compelling reasons to disrupt the court's timetable. The applicant's submissions regarding Occupational Health and Safety were also found not to be determinative in this context.

The application to vacate the hearing date was dismissed with costs.