PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for orders for preservation of documents – where orders made referring the issue of the extent and nature of discovery for consideration at a conference by a registrar – where applicant alleges that system updates to computing software used by the respondent may compromise the discovery process – whether likely that documents will be lost or destroyed – whether preservation orders appropriate in the circumstances – held materials in support of application do not reveal a basis for concern that critical documents will be destroyed or lost – orders as sought by the applicant would circumvent the conference to be convened before the registrar – application dismissed
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KTC v David (Security for Costs) [2024] FCA 911
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for further security for costs – where Applicant has no assets in Australia – where original security not yet exhausted – whether further security premature – consideration of appropriate quantum
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Wilczynski v Oknalux Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 907
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – where appeal is filed in relation to costs orders – no application for leave to appeal – appeal dismissed as not competent
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Peros v Irons [2024] FCA 902
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – cross-vesting – defamation action – whether proceeding should be transferred to Supreme Court of Queensland pursuant to s 5(4) of the Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987 (Cth) – where similar or related defamation proceedings on foot in the Supreme Court of Queensland – where application unopposed – where interests of…
