Galea v Camilleri; The Estate of Patricia Camilleri

[2023] NSWSC 206

Supreme Court of NSW

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For Australian Law.

1. Evidence
2. › Mode of appearance at hearing
3. › Audio visual and other mode of appearance
4. › r 31.3 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), Pt 1A Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1998 (NSW)
1. Evidence
2. › Application of “rule” in Jones v Dunkel
1. Evidence
2. › Self-incrimination
3. › Informing witnesses of rights
4. › Obligation under s 132 Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) regarding objections pursuant to s 132 to answering questions
5. › Objection may be taken by a witness to evidence on a particular topic as distinct from evidence on a particular question
1. Succession
2. › Executors and administrators
3. › devastavit and wilful default
4. › Assessment of claims of devastavit and wilful default must be considered in light of the terms of the deceased’s Will and in particular whether the deceased has by provisions of the Will in the powers given to the executor modified fiduciary duties