ASIC v Adler & 4 Ors [2002] NSWSC 268

ASIC v Adler & 4 Ors [2002] NSWSC 268

Declarations of contravention under s1317E(2) of the Corporations Act must specify the substantive conduct constituting the contravention with a reasonable degree of particularity based on the facts found, ensuring that the declaration is self-contained, intelligible, and provides fairness to defendants. Excessive inclusion of all supporting details or legal analysis is unnecessary and not justified by the statute.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil (equity) / Declarations Following Judgment on Contravention
Outcome
Declarations made.
Legal Topics
['civil Penalties' 'declarations of Contravention' 'corporate Governance']
['corporations Law' 'equity'] ['civil Penalties' 'declarations of Contravention' 'corporate Governance']

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Procedural Posture

Civil (equity) / Declarations Following Judgment on Contravention

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["What degree of particularity is required for a declaration of 'conduct' under s1317E(2) of the Corporations Act as a prerequisite to imposing a civil penalty?" 'How should courts frame declarations under s1317E(2) to ensure fairness and compliance with statutory requirements?']

Ratio Decidendi

Declarations of contravention under s1317E(2) of the Corporations Act must specify the substantive conduct constituting the contravention with a reasonable degree of particularity based on the facts found, ensuring that the declaration is self-contained, intelligible, and provides fairness to defendants. Excessive inclusion of all supporting details or legal analysis is unnecessary and not justified by the statute.

Court Disposition

Declarations made.

Orders

  • ['Declarations made pursuant to s1317E(2) of the Corporations Act detailing the relevant contravening conduct by specified defendants as foreshadowed in the prior judgment.']