Cadima Express v DCT [1999] NSWSC 1143

Cadima Express v DCT [1999] NSWSC 1143

The applicant failed to demonstrate an arguable case or solid foundation for the relief sought in the proposed Second Cross-claim, and even if such foundation existed, the liquidator's decision not to pursue the proceedings and the inadequacy of the applicant's undertakings and security for protection justify refusal of the application for appointment of a receiver.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 December 1999
Procedural Posture
Application in Equity Proceedings / Judgment on Notice of Motion for Appointment of Receiver
Outcome
Application denied
Legal Topics
['liquidation Proceedings' 'appointment of Receiver' 'companies in Liquidation' 'court Appointed Receiver' 'receiver to Conduct Litigation']

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Procedural Posture

Application in Equity Proceedings / Judgment on Notice of Motion for Appointment of Receiver

  1. 1 ['Whether a receiver should be appointed to pursue proceedings on behalf of a company in liquidation' 'Whether there is an arguable case or solid foundation for the proposed proceedings' "What weight should be given to the liquidator's decision not to pursue proceedings"]

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate an arguable case or solid foundation for the relief sought in the proposed Second Cross-claim, and even if such foundation existed, the liquidator's decision not to pursue the proceedings and the inadequacy of the applicant's undertakings and security for protection justify refusal of the application for appointment of a receiver.

Court Disposition

Application denied

Orders

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