Bale v mills - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bale and Anor v Mills Breach of rule in Browne v Dunn - failing to put matters to witness in cross-examination - consequences Facts: Bale were lawyers for Mills. Bale settled his PI case for Mills. Mills alleged he was pressured and given false info which led him to settle his PI claim. Bale was not cross-examined in relation to certain matters and was given no opportunity to explain his actions - Breach of rule in Browne v Dunn. Held: · Cannot make adverse credibility findings against a w...

Qld Bar Exam - Ethics Cases and Questions questions and answers guaranteed pass 2024/2025

Jones v Dunkel Evidence (Civil) Adverse inferences may be drawn from the unexplained failure of a party to adduce particular evidence where such evidence would be reasonably expected to shed light on a matter. Case about man killed by a truck driven by D. D fails to appear as W. Corresponds to ss 9 (EAC doesnt affect CL) and 20 (failed to provide evidence) of tge EAC. Cases where judge can comment should be rare and exceptional - ie Weissensteiner Bale v Mills Ethics. Treatment of witness...

Bale v Mills [2011] NSWCA 226 - Adverse credibility findings made against a solicitor in circumstances where allegations of dishonesty had not been put to him in cross-examination. No complaint or submission, however, had been put to the trial judge that the rule in Browne v Dunn had not been complied with. On appeal held there could be no waiver because of the overriding duty upon a judge to ensure a fair trial, including ensuring a witness is treated fairly where the judge is asked to mak...