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Judge Sandy Street denounced by Federal Court
Litigation is very tough on litigants. They find themselves in an environment where in spite of their strong feelings about their case, their emotions carry no weight and are seldom acknowledged by the court. Furthermore, their fate at trial is the hands of a third party who may rule against them, with disastrous consequences. Adverse findings can be made against them. There is an incredible amount of stress associated with such risks. And of course, there is the massive amount of money they have to pay towards their own legal costs.
In return, the least litigants are entitled to expect is a judge who properly hears their case and considers it in a fair minded way.
Unfortunately, this is not what has been happening for many cases before Judge Sandy Street:
Whilst the Federal Circuit Court does have an incredible workload given the number of family law matters and the variety of other federal matters which come before it, it is important for the interests of justice that litigants are afforded a fair hearing and have their cases considered in a fair and balanced manner.
Interestingly, when he was at the bar Judge Street called for a fairer process with respect to the appointment of barristers to silk. The Federal Court clearly wishes for fairer processes in Judge Street’s courtroom.
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I have today witnessed the dismissive, demeaning and arrogant style and approach of Justice Street. His dismissive treatment of a litigant and the case was disturbing.
I experienced the same on 20 February 2020. He knew I had lymphoma and was very sick, for which reason my chances for an appeal were limited. Yet his conduct was exactly as you described.
I have today witnessed the dismissive, demeaning and arrogant style and approach of Justice Street. His dismissive treatment of a litigant and the case was disturbing.
Another Appeal is being planned
I experienced the same on 20 February 2020. He knew I had lymphoma and was very sick, for which reason my chances for an appeal were limited. Yet his conduct was exactly as you described.