Weekes and Pitcher

In the matter of *Weekes and Pitcher*, heard before Judge Terry, the court considered an application filed on 11 February 2016. The specific nature of the dispute between the parties, identified as the applicant and the respondent (referred to as "the mother"), is not detailed in the provided text, beyond the context of a final hearing scheduled for July 2016.

The court was required to determine the procedural steps necessary for the final hearing of the matter. This included setting deadlines for the filing and service of trial affidavits, outlining the permissible content of those affidavits, and specifying the requirements for the payment of court fees. Additionally, the court addressed the preparation and content of outlines of case documents and the notification of a family consultant regarding their required evidence.

Judge Terry's reasoning focused on ensuring a streamlined and efficient final hearing. The court's orders reflect a strict approach to affidavit evidence, prohibiting incorporation by reference to previous affidavits or annexures, thereby requiring deponents to present their evidence afresh in their trial affidavits. This measure aims to prevent the prolixity and potential for duplication of evidence. The court also mandated detailed outlines of case to clarify the orders sought, documents to be read, chronology, issues for determination, and arguments.

The application filed on 11 February 2016 was dismissed. The matter was adjourned for a final hearing on 7 and 8 July 2016. Specific orders were made regarding the filing of trial affidavits by 23 June 2016, the payment of setting down and daily hearing fees by 1 July 2016 and prior to the hearing respectively, and the filing of outlines of case by 4 July 2016. The mother's solicitor was also directed to notify the family consultant of the hearing dates and their requirement to give evidence.