CIVIL PROCEDURE — appointment of a referee — where parties do not agree on identity of referee — no question of principle
Quick Take
1When selecting between competing candidates for appointment as referee under r 20.14 UCPR, the court may prefer a candidate with specific hands-on experience with the subject matter (here, the relevant trading platform), as this reduces familiarisation time and costs.
2The disparity in proposed referees' charge-out rates is a relevant consideration under the s 56 Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) overriding purpose of just, quick and cheap resolution of proceedings.
