Adjournment or stay of proceedings Flashcards

1
Q

Which parties can apply for an adjournment / stay of proceedings?

A

Claimant or defendant

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2
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Does the judge have mandatory or discretionary case management powers to deal with cases pursuant to the overriding objective?

A

Discretionary

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What 3 things should you aim to show in an application for adjournment/stay?

A
  1. Reason for adjournment/stay
  2. Why it is in the interest of the overriding objective
  3. Prompt application after the need arises
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