In WH v CK [2023] QMC 19, the Magistrates Court of Queensland considered a private complaint lodged by WH against a serving police officer, CK. The proceedings revolved around allegations of assault, but were marred by procedural complications from the outset. WH's applications for both the striking out or dismissal of CK's counter-application and the leave to amend the original complaint were dismissed by the court, illustrating the high procedural expectations placed on complainants, even those navigating the legal system independently. The court decided to strike out the complaint under section 102B(3) of the Justices Act 1886 (Qld), citing insufficient particulars provided by WH, and made an order for WH to bear CK's legal costs.
From the TLDR Caselaw Archive