Event and Time
Event Description
- Case Title: Contempt Application filed by the wife against Ms Deng and Mr Demarco
- Date Filed: 2 June 2023
- Relevant Dates:
- Subpoenas issued: 18 May 2023 - Deadline for document production: 31 May 2023 - Contempt Application hearing: 10 July 2023 - Decision date: 25 August 2023
Application and Claims
- The wife filed contempt applications against Ms Deng and Mr Demarco for failing to produce documents according to subpoenas.
- The respondents claimed substantial costs for compliance:
- Mr Demarco: $9,777 - Ms Deng: $51,200
Judicial Decisions
- Applications dismissed due to lack of contravention of the subpoenas, which were later set aside for being deficient.
- Costs ordered:
- $4,500 to Ms Deng - $4,500 to Mr Demarco - $6,000 to the husband
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Wife's Claims:
- Asserts both respondents failed to comply with valid subpoenas. - Believes the respondents should be held in contempt for not producing documents.
- Respondents’ Arguments:
- Asserted the subpoenas imposed excessive costs of compliance. - Filed Notices of Objection, claiming the subpoenas were too wide and oppressive. - Expressed willingness to comply only if their substantial costs were covered.
- Husband's Argument:
- Supported the objections to the subpoenas on grounds of excessive costs and argued that the subpoenas were oppressive.