16-10-23 / Michael May — Insurance
The respondent (plaintiff) commenced proceedings against the applicant (defendant) for entitlement to certain benefits under life insurance policies issued by the applicant. The applicant filed an application to withdraw deemed admissions contained in its defence. The respondent opposed the applicant having leave to withdraw some, but not all, of the…
1-2-19 / Michael May — Insurance, Class Actions
The case concerns whether plaintiffs in a class action can provide security for costs by way of a deed of indemnity from an After the Event insurer (including issues as to maintenance and champerty), and the extent of a party’s obligation to disclose expert reports (including draft reports). Michael May…
2-9-16 / Michael May — Insurance
An application by an insurance company seeking declarations regarding paying life insurance policy monies into Court where the Respondent had been charged with the murder of the deceased. The Court determined it would make the declarations sought by the insurance company for payment of policy monies to the Court rather…
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