Wilkinson v Network Ten Pty Ltd
[2023] NSWSC 1438
At a glance
Source factsCourt
Supreme Court of NSW
Decision date
2023-11-24
Before
Rees J
Source
Original judgment source is linked above.
Judgment (9 paragraphs)
Solicitors: Gillis Delaney Lawyers (Plaintiff) Baker & McKenzie (Defendant) File Number(s): 2023/332043
JUDGMENT
- HER HONOUR: This is an application to transfer these proceedings to the Federal Court of Australia, pursuant to section 5(1)(b)(ii)(C) of the Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-Vesting) Act 1987 (NSW). The application is brought by the defendant, Network Ten Pty Ltd, which is presently defending defamation proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, together with its employee, the plaintiff, Lisa Wilkinson.
- Network Ten relied on the evidence of its solicitor, Andrew Stewart. Ms Wilkinson relied on the evidence of her solicitor, David Collinge. There was no cross-examination. In addition, some facts are admitted on the pleadings or were agreed during the hearing.