Tag: Organized Pseudolegal Commercial Arguments

Woodhead v Commissioner of Police [2023] QDC 143

Another excellent judgement by Glen Cash DCJ. In Woodhead v Commissioner of Police [2023] QDC 143, the appellate "asserted the “Traffic Act” was not good law because it had not been given assent and, in any event, the law did not apply to him as he was on what he called a “private journey" that … Continue reading Woodhead v Commissioner of Police [2023] QDC 143 →

Turnbull v Clarence Valley Council [2023] NSWSC 83

In Turnbull v Clarence Valley Council [2023] NSWSC 83, the applicant sought damages in excess of $25 million against the Clarence Valley Council, said to be the result of various claimed unlawfulness and wrongdoing by the Council towards him, including being involved: "...in a conspiracy to overthrow the Commonwealth Constitution at the instigation of international bankers. As well … Continue reading Turnbull v Clarence Valley Council [2023] NSWSC 83 →

Reynolds v Nonkovic [2023] WASC 326

In the primary decision appealed in Reynolds v Nonkovic [2023] WASC 326, the appellant was convicted in his absence for failing to ensure that his vehicles number plate was properly fixed. The learned magistrate had referred to the frustrating fact that he "indulges in these nonsensical arguments that have been resoundingly disabused by the Supreme Court", … Continue reading Reynolds v Nonkovic [2023] WASC 326 →

Kwok v Gordon [2023] WASC 325

Kwok v Gordon [2023] WASC 325 (at 6-8): In Kelly v Fiander [2023] WASC 187, Vandongen J held that it was not a pre‑condition to reaching the conclusion that an accused had 'appeared' for the purpose of s 55 of the Criminal Procedure Act that the accused clearly identify themselves in answer to questions from the court. His Honour held that … Continue reading Kwok v Gordon [2023] WASC 325 →

Lexomancy: Law and Magic in the Pseudolegal Writings of the Sovereign Citizen Movement

David Griffin, J.D; "Lexomancy: Law and Magic in the Pseudolegal Writings of the Sovereign Citizen Movement": "The Sovereign Citizen movement is a loosely organized collection of anti-government conspiracy theorists found around the world. According to their pseudolegal theories, Sovereign Citizens believe that through the filing of certain forms and the raising of certain arguments in … Continue reading Lexomancy: Law and Magic in the Pseudolegal Writings of the Sovereign Citizen Movement →

Whose constitution: Sovereign citizenship, rights talk, and rhetorics of constitutionalism in Australia

Bruce Baer Arnold and Erina Mikus Fletcher; "Whose constitution Sovereign citizenship, rights talk, and rhetorics of constitutionalism in Australia": "The ‘sovereign citizen’ is a contemporary phenomenon increasingly evident in Australia and other jurisdictions. It represents an alternative understanding of constitutions, justice, and authority. It centres on a rhetoric in which adherents assert rights but disclaim … Continue reading Whose constitution: Sovereign citizenship, rights talk, and rhetorics of constitutionalism in Australia →

Westpac Banking Corporation v Davey [2016] WASC 316

Westpac Banking Corporation v Davey [2016] WASC 316 The defendant claimed that the Bank had securitised the loan accounts and the mortgages which resulted in the extinguishment of obligations between him and the Bank, but to make sure, also delivered four promissory notes to the Bank to settle anything owing. Claims relating to the Broker's conduct.  … Continue reading Westpac Banking Corporation v Davey [2016] WASC 316 →

Magistrate Mark Douglass on Pseudolaw

News: "Judge says sovereign citizens are congesting Aussie courts": "The Sovereign Citizen Movement is becoming a growing challenge to the rule of law in many countries, including Australia, according to a recent report by ABC Radio National's Law Report. Sovereign citizens reject government authority and use pseudo-legal arguments to contest legal matters, causing cases to … Continue reading Magistrate Mark Douglass on Pseudolaw →