Australia, June 9 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement:
1. This judgment resolves a subpoena dispute.
2. These proceedings are brought by the plaintiff, Dorothy Wotton, the wife of the late Leon Wotton (the late Mr Wotton), for a family provision order from the late Mr Wotton's estate pursuant to the Succession Act 2006 (NSW). The defendant, Mr Brett Wotton, is the executor and sole beneficiary of the estate.
3. On 7 November 2024, the defendant filed a subpoena addressed to his brother, Mr Craig Wotton (the recipient) requiring production of the recipient's financial records. The recipient lives in the same house as the plaintiff and shares expenses with her. The house is owned by the plai...