Wakefield and Wakefield

In the matter of *Wakefield and Wakefield*, heard before Cleary J, the wife sought leave to adduce further evidence concerning the valuation of a rural property. The dispute centred on the accurate valuation of this property, which was a significant asset in the proceedings.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to permit the wife to introduce a valuation report prepared by Mr D, a Certified Practising Valuer, dated 27 July 2015. This evidence was crucial for determining the value of the rural property, which was a key component of the overall asset pool in the proceedings.

Cleary J granted the wife leave to adduce the valuation report. The court then issued directions aimed at facilitating a more precise and agreed valuation of the property. These directions mandated a conference between two expert valuers, Mr E and Mr D, to discuss and identify areas of agreement and disagreement regarding the property's value per hectare, its Dry Sheep Equivalent (DSE), the classification of its land, relevant sales evidence, and any other pertinent matters. The court also made orders concerning the costs associated with these expert consultations and directed that the matter be listed for further directions and the allocation of hearing dates.