NSW Court of Appeal: Montenegro v Legal Profession [2026]
NSW Court of Appeal refuses subpoena leave in Montenegro v Legal Profession Admission Board. Key ruling on conflict of interest and forensic purpose in civil procedure.
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The NSW Court of Appeal has delivered judgment in Montenegro v Legal Profession Admission Board [2026] NSWCA 124.
Case details
Citation: [2026] NSWCA 124
Decision date: 2026-07-02
Court: NSW Court of Appeal
Catchwords
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Subpoenas – Leave to issue subpoena to give evidence – Legitimate forensic purpose – Apprehended bias – Conflict of interest – Statutory decision maker – Member declaring conflict but not participating in decision – Subpoena seeking evidence as to nature of conflict – Leave refused
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