Michael v Michael [2012] NSWSC 1216

Michael v Michael [2012] NSWSC 1216

The bank’s registered mortgage prevails over the plaintiff’s caveat as a matter of law; since there is no evidence of an order of the Family Court or any challenge to the validity of the mortgage, the caveat must be withdrawn to allow registration of a transfer following sale by the mortgagee.

Parties
Applicant/second Defendant: Arab Bank Australia Ltd; Plaintiff: C Michael; Defendant/first Defendant: JC Michael
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Notice of Motion/property Proceedings / Joinder and Determination of Caveat and Mortgage Priority
Outcome
Joinder of Arab Bank Australia Ltd as defendant; declaration and orders in favour of bank; caveat to be withdrawn; summons to be dismissed subject to stay; costs ordered against plaintiff in respect of bank’s motion.
Legal Topics
Joinder of Parties, Torrens Title, Priority of Registered Mortgage, Caveats Against Dealings, Withdrawal of Caveat
Procedure Real Property Joinder of Parties Torrens Title Priority of Registered Mortgage Caveats Against Dealings Withdrawal of Caveat

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Parties

Arab Bank Australia Ltd

Applicant/second Defendant

C Michael

Plaintiff

JC Michael

Defendant/first Defendant

Procedural Posture

Notice of Motion/property Proceedings / Joinder and Determination of Caveat and Mortgage Priority

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Arab Bank Australia Ltd should be joined as a party
  2. 2 Whether the bank's registered mortgage has priority over the plaintiff's caveat
  3. 3 Whether the caveat should be withdrawn

Ratio Decidendi

The bank’s registered mortgage prevails over the plaintiff’s caveat as a matter of law; since there is no evidence of an order of the Family Court or any challenge to the validity of the mortgage, the caveat must be withdrawn to allow registration of a transfer following sale by the mortgagee.

Court Disposition

Joinder of Arab Bank Australia Ltd as defendant; declaration and orders in favour of bank; caveat to be withdrawn; summons to be dismissed subject to stay; costs ordered against plaintiff in respect of bank’s motion.

Orders

  • Arab Bank Australia Ltd joined as second defendant.
  • Bank designated as second defendant.