Watson and Pace and Anor

In the matter of *Watson and Pace and Anor*, heard by Gill J, the proceedings concerned a dispute between parties regarding their respective interests in certain properties and associated loans. The primary issue before the Court was the joinder of Mr A Pace as a second respondent to the Family Court proceedings.

The Court was required to determine whether Mr Pace should be joined as a party to the proceedings and, if so, whether the Court possessed the necessary jurisdiction to adjudicate upon the parties' interests in the properties located at B Street and C Street, as well as any related loans and their terms.

Gill J ordered that Mr A Pace be joined as the second respondent to the Family Court proceedings. Furthermore, the Court confirmed its intention to exercise its accrued jurisdiction to determine the interests of the parties in the properties at B Street and C Street, and to resolve issues concerning any loans and their terms in relation to those properties.