In the matter of Skyring [2004] FCA 827

In the matter of Skyring [2004] FCA 827

The applicant's argument has no substance as the validity of the issue of bank notes as legal tender is settled, and leave to proceed is refused as the point is unarguable.

Parties
Applicant: Alan George Skyring
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 June 2004
Procedural Posture
Bankruptcy / Application for Leave to Commence Proceedings
Outcome
applications dismissed
Legal Topics
Vexatious Litigant, Annulment of Bankruptcy, Removal of Trustee, Validity of Banknotes as Legal Tender
Bankruptcy Vexatious Litigant Annulment of Bankruptcy Removal of Trustee Validity of Banknotes as Legal Tender

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Parties

Alan George Skyring

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Bankruptcy / Application for Leave to Commence Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted leave to commence proceedings to annul bankruptcy
  2. 2 Whether the applicant should be granted leave to apply for removal of trustee
  3. 3 Whether the issue of bank notes as legal tender under the Reserve Bank Act 1959 (Cth) is valid

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's argument has no substance as the validity of the issue of bank notes as legal tender is settled, and leave to proceed is refused as the point is unarguable.

Court Disposition

applications dismissed

Orders

  • The notice of motion filed 8 June 2004 be dismissed.
  • The notice of motion filed 15 June 2004 be dismissed.