Contura Mining Pty Ltd, in the matter of B.J. Jarrad Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mableson [2015] FCA 1362

Contura Mining Pty Ltd, in the matter of B.J. Jarrad Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mableson [2015] FCA 1362

The grounds of appeal were not reasonably arguable as the relevance and necessity for production of the financial statements was established, and concerns about confidentiality could be addressed by the Court after production. No error was identified in the judge's exercise of discretion nor in the application of legal principles.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal / Decision on Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
['leave to Appeal' 'production of Documents' 'examination of Officers' 'confidentiality' 'preference Claims' 'insolvent Trading']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal / Decision on Leave to Appeal

  1. 1 ['Whether leave to appeal should be granted against an interlocutory order for production of financial statements during examination under s 597 of the Corporations Act' 'Whether order for production was oppressive or beyond power' 'Whether proper scope of production protects confidentiality']

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal were not reasonably arguable as the relevance and necessity for production of the financial statements was established, and concerns about confidentiality could be addressed by the Court after production. No error was identified in the judge's exercise of discretion nor in the application of legal principles.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal be refused']