WA McKenzie Friend Procedure

[James McGeough]

Hi all,

I have just completed a trial in the WA Supreme Court self represented and the judge reserved the decision.

Now I am waiting for notification from the judge’s associate regarding the date for the decision hearing.

My question is; what procedure should I follow if I want a McKenzie Friend to accompany me to the decision hearing?

Do I need to ask leave from the Court for a McKenzie Friend to accompany me ?

Main reason is, if I wish to appeal, I may need to have an application form ready and, may need to give proper notice if I wish to appeal and I may need to ask for a Court Order to immediately notify the estate administrator that distribution may not occur if an appeal is being considered.

Thanks in advance

 

[mr.whoo]

how to find a mckenzie friend ?

 

[Tim W]

how to find a mckenzie friend ?

You bring your own.
McKenzie friends are not in any respect a substitute for having formal legal representation.

 

[mr.whoo]

To bring your own, First you need to find one is what I asked and didn't request an opinion !
The 'Formal respresentation' is a far cry from being competent and thorough in the actual matter at hand as against merely obtaining money !!

 

[Tim W]

To bring your own, First you need to find one is what I asked

Look at it this way - you don't find them in the Yellow Pages.

and didn't request an opinion !

That's fine, you haven't had one.

You have the answer your question.
Did you have a further question?