In this matter:
Lanco Resources Australia Ltd & Ors v. Griffin Energy Group P/L & Ors (CIV 1298/2015)
Source: http://www.supremecourt.wa.gov.au/_apps/courtlist/Default.aspx
Meaning Justice Kenneth Martin is not on Winter vacation.
Meaning yesterday's 8% plunge following this revelation...
https://hotcopper.com.au/threads/th...y-news.3528750/?post_id=25679691#.WV1Ui4V_WEc
...should be reversed today, since judgment could be any day now, even tomorrow.
Justice Kenneth Martin had 2 days in the middle of the Minerology trial 2 weeks ago where he was not in session. He also had 2 days this week where he was not in session. That makes 4 business days.
How long does it take to write a judgment when the sole question is whether there was a contract on a single date in April, 2016?
When the issue of costs has been separated out, simplifying things further?
When the MZN v KDR trial that was set down for 5 days lasted only 3?
Justice Kenneth Martin reportedly took 5 weeks to hand down judgment in this matter:
https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/costs-ruling-in-battle-of-rich-ng-b88508618z
He reportedly took 7 weeks to hand down judgment in this matter:
https://hotcopper.com.au/threads/supreme-court.3529560/page-3?post_id=25688745#.WV1Vz4V_WEc
It has now been 5 weeks since the MZN v KDR trial ended.
A judgment could come with little warning and judgments are frequently delivered in the morning at 10.15 or 10.30 Perth time.
Hope this provides a good summary and thanks to to @beachboy2 for being the first to spot the discrepancy:
https://hotcopper.com.au/threads/supreme-court.3529560/?post_id=25688454
Personal opinion, pure speculation, DYOR, seek professional advice, I'm no expert etc
