Stojic v Stojic

[2018] NSWSC 723

Supreme Court of NSW

Built by Barristers,
For Australian Law.

1. Wills and Estates
2. › disputed probate hearing
3. › application for plaintiffs to be appointed as administrators of will pending hearing
4. › consideration of principle in De Chatelain that a party to the proceedings will ordinarily not be appointed administrator
5. › where any risk of conflict is more theoretical than real
6. › where urgency surrounds the application
7. › where no proper alternative other than plaintiffs
8. › discretionary exercise tips in favour of appointing the plaintiffs
9. › application granted.
1. Contempt
2. › defendant in significant contempt of court orders
3. › where no attempt made to purge the contempt
4. › where the contempt relates directly to subject matter of proceedings
5. › defendant can oppose relief sought by plaintiffs but cannot be heard to propound himself as candidate for administrator.