QLD Failure to meet an ordered deadline
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My ex's lawyers filed those documents 10 days late. My barrister asked the judge not to admit them into evidence and for my case to proceed undefended. The judge said he would not do that, but he would give us an adjournment of the final hearing if I felt I was prejudiced by the late filing.
Of course I didn't want to delay the final hearing, and the judge knew that. So, nothing happened (although FWIW they looked bad for having filed late, when I had filed on time even though I was self-repping).
Of course I didn't want to delay the final hearing, and the judge knew that. So, nothing happened (although FWIW they looked bad for having filed late, when I had filed on time even though I was self-repping).
If your case is hurt by the late lodgement as it gives you no time to prepare, then do as Lennon did, and if judge asks if you want to delay you say yes and you want a costs order (if using a lawyer).
