In the matter of Gandangara Services Limited (No 2) [2014] NSWSC 629

In the matter of Gandangara Services Limited (No 2) [2014] NSWSC 629

The documents sought via subpoenas are relevant to the determination of whether special purpose companies are performing functions given by statute to the Land Council, and in the absence of objection as to oppression or excessive breadth, the subpoenas should not be set aside.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Application / Application to Set Aside Subpoenas
Outcome
Application to set aside subpoenas dismissed
Legal Topics
['subpoenas' 'relevance' 'oppression']
['procedure'] ['subpoenas' 'relevance' 'oppression']

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Procedural Posture

Application / Application to Set Aside Subpoenas

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether subpoenas served are relevant to the issues in dispute' 'Whether subpoenas are oppressive or too broad']

Ratio Decidendi

The documents sought via subpoenas are relevant to the determination of whether special purpose companies are performing functions given by statute to the Land Council, and in the absence of objection as to oppression or excessive breadth, the subpoenas should not be set aside.

Court Disposition

Application to set aside subpoenas dismissed

Orders

  • ['Subpoenas not set aside']