(Re: Murray) Eraring Energy v Babcock International Ltd & Ors [2005] NSWDDT 6

(Re: Murray) Eraring Energy v Babcock International Ltd & Ors [2005] NSWDDT 6

Paragraphs A(2), D(2) and (3), F(1), H(1), I(1)-(24), J(1) and (2), M(1), and N(1) of the amended s 25B notice do not raise determinations of a general nature under s 25B Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989. Statements of law or determinations specific to parties and facts of prior cases are not 'issues of a general nature.'

Parties
Cross Claimant: Eraring Energy; First Cross Defendant: Babcock International Limited; Second Cross Defendant: Babcock Australia Ltd; Third and Fourth Cross Defendants: Wallaby Grip companies
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 February 2005
Procedural Posture
Cross Claim for Contribution / Separate Determination of S 25 B Threshold Issue Prior to Cross Claim Hearing
Outcome
Threshold issue determined — paragraphs listed held not to be s 25B general issue determinations; costs reserved.
Legal Topics
Asbestos Exposure, Cross Claims, Contribution Between Tortfeasors, Issue Estoppel, Relitigation of General Issues, Interpretation of S 25 B Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989
Torts Contribution Industrial Disease Law Asbestos Exposure Cross Claims Contribution Between Tortfeasors Issue Estoppel Relitigation of General Issues +1 more

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Parties

Eraring Energy

Cross Claimant

Babcock International Limited

First Cross Defendant

Babcock Australia Ltd

Second Cross Defendant

Wallaby Grip companies

Third and Fourth Cross Defendants

Procedural Posture

Cross Claim for Contribution / Separate Determination of S 25 B Threshold Issue Prior to Cross Claim Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the meaning and operation of s 25B of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 regarding the relitigation of 'issues of a general nature'?
  2. 2 Which paragraphs of the amended s 25B notice constitute determinations of a general nature within the meaning of s 25B?

Ratio Decidendi

Paragraphs A(2), D(2) and (3), F(1), H(1), I(1)-(24), J(1) and (2), M(1), and N(1) of the amended s 25B notice do not raise determinations of a general nature under s 25B Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989. Statements of law or determinations specific to parties and facts of prior cases are not 'issues of a general nature.'

Court Disposition

Threshold issue determined — paragraphs listed held not to be s 25B general issue determinations; costs reserved.

Orders

  • The following paragraphs of the amended s 25B notice do not raise determinations of a general nature within the meaning of s 25B of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989: A(2), D(2) and (3), F(1), H(1), I(1)-(24), J(1) and (2), M(1), N(1).
  • Costs reserved at conclusion of the cross-claim.