Biggs v CNH Capital Aust Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 357

Biggs v CNH Capital Aust Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 357

The applicants failed to demonstrate 'special reasons' justifying an extension of time; their grounds of appeal lacked sufficient merit as the law supports issuing bankruptcy notices against joint debtors, and the act of bankruptcy was properly described. The explanation for the delay (mother's death) was not satisfactory as the appeal period had expired prior to her death and overall delays were unexplained.

Parties
Applicant: Darren Biggs; Applicant: Mark Biggs; First Respondent: CNH Capital Australia Pty Limited; Second Respondent: Michael Peldan (Trustee in Bankruptcy)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time to Appeal / Final Judgment on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Special Reasons Requirement
Bankruptcy Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Special Reasons Requirement

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Parties

Darren Biggs

Applicant

Mark Biggs

Applicant

CNH Capital Australia Pty Limited

First Respondent

Michael Peldan (Trustee in Bankruptcy)

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time to Appeal / Final Judgment on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants have demonstrated 'special reasons' to justify an extension of time to appeal the Federal Magistrates Court decision
  2. 2 Whether the grounds of proposed appeal warrant attention by a Full Court

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants failed to demonstrate 'special reasons' justifying an extension of time; their grounds of appeal lacked sufficient merit as the law supports issuing bankruptcy notices against joint debtors, and the act of bankruptcy was properly described. The explanation for the delay (mother's death) was not satisfactory as the appeal period had expired prior to her death and overall delays were unexplained.

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The application be dismissed.
  • The applicants pay the costs of the first respondent.