Worchild v The Drink Nightclub (Qld) Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 1384

Worchild v The Drink Nightclub (Qld) Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 1384

All requirements for a creditor's petition and verification under the Bankruptcy Act and relevant rules were satisfied; the debt was still owing at hearing; the appellant was not entitled to raise new grounds not put below; no defects or sufficient cause were found to prevent the making of the sequestration order; appeal dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Andrew Worchild; First Respondent: The Drink Nightclub (Qld) Pty Ltd (ACN 090 830 854); Second Respondent: Bill Cross
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Decision of a Federal Magistrate (bankruptcy)? / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Creditor's Petition, Sequestration Order, Final Order, Verification Requirements, Appeal Procedure, Act of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Creditor's Petition Sequestration Order Final Order Verification Requirements Appeal Procedure Act of Bankruptcy

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Parties

Andrew Worchild

Appellant

The Drink Nightclub (Qld) Pty Ltd (ACN 090 830 854)

First Respondent

Bill Cross

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Decision of a Federal Magistrate (bankruptcy)? / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether error in ordering that sequestration order be made against the appellant's estate
  2. 2 Whether compliance with O 77 r 19 Federal Court Rules and Pt 31 Federal Magistrates Court Rules
  3. 3 Whether debt owing at the date of the hearing

Ratio Decidendi

All requirements for a creditor's petition and verification under the Bankruptcy Act and relevant rules were satisfied; the debt was still owing at hearing; the appellant was not entitled to raise new grounds not put below; no defects or sufficient cause were found to prevent the making of the sequestration order; appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal be dismissed.
  • The respondents have liberty to apply within seven (7) days as to costs.