A subpoena directed to issues raised only by a refused pleading amendment lacks legitimate forensic purpose and will be set aside. Brief conclusory evidence asserting an 'oversight' in pleading preparation, without direct evidence from the drafter or explanation of the basis for the conclusion, is insufficient to support a late amendment application. The question whether exemplary damages are available for equitable wrongs in the ACT was left open.
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