Junker v Hepburn [2010] NSWSC 88

Junker v Hepburn [2010] NSWSC 88

The first defendant had implied actual authority and ostensible authority to give the direction to pay the loan proceeds to his personal account on behalf of Hepler Pty Ltd. The defendants’ guarantee created a joint obligation making each liable for the full outstanding debt under the loan agreement.

Parties
First Plaintiff: Martin Junker; Second Plaintiff: Irene Bondarew; First Defendant: Scott Anthony Hepburn; Second Defendant: Veronica Roller
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 February 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Principal Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiffs against the defendants
Legal Topics
Authority of Directors, Implied Actual Authority, Ostensible Authority, Guarantee, Joint Liability
Agency Corporations Contract Authority of Directors Implied Actual Authority Ostensible Authority Guarantee Joint Liability

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Parties

Martin Junker

First Plaintiff

Irene Bondarew

Second Plaintiff

Scott Anthony Hepburn

First Defendant

Veronica Roller

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Principal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the first defendant had implied actual authority or ostensible authority to direct the loan payment to his personal account
  2. 2 Proper construction of joint guarantee and effect on liability of defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The first defendant had implied actual authority and ostensible authority to give the direction to pay the loan proceeds to his personal account on behalf of Hepler Pty Ltd. The defendants’ guarantee created a joint obligation making each liable for the full outstanding debt under the loan agreement.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiffs against the defendants

Orders

  • Verdict in favour of the plaintiffs against the defendants in the amount of $472,081.43 together with interest accruing at a daily amount of $213.19 from 10 February 2010 to the date of payment.
  • Matter stood over for further orders and costs.