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Watkins v State of Queensland[2007] QCA 430

Reported at [2008] 1 Qd R 564

Watkins v State of Queensland[2007] QCA 430

Reported at [2008] 1 Qd R 564
CITATION: Watkins v State of Queensland [2007] QCA 430
JUDGE(S): Jerrard JA, Keane JA, Mackenzie J
DELIVERED ON: 30 November 2007
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    Watkins v State of Queensland

  • Shortened Case Name:

    Watkins v State of Queensland

  • Reported Citation:

    [2008] 1 Qd R 564

  • MNC:

    [2007] QCA 430

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    Jerrard JA, Keane JA, Mackenzie J

  • Date:

    30 Nov 2007

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary Judgment[2007] QSC 5716 Mar 2007Application for disclosure of documents pursuant to PIPA regime; so far as documents used by the expert in forming his or her opinion are concerned, other than those provided by the party’s legal adviser, they should ordinarily be disclosed; orders for disclosure made: Atkinson J.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2007] QCA 430 [2008] 1 Qd R 56430 Nov 2007Appeal dismissed with costs; appeal by State against order requiring disclosure of documents under s 27(1)(a) PIPA; the provisions of the PPSA indicate an intention that come into existence to meet the requirements of s 20 PIPA do not become subject to privilege: Jerrard and Keane JJA and Mackenzie J.
Special Leave Refused (HCA)[2008] HCATrans 25018 Jun 2008Special leave refused with costs; no important new legal principle or doctrine is raised by the application: Kirby, Heydon and Crennan JJ (Heydon J dissenting).

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined - Special Leave Refused (HCA)

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