Farrell v Gray [2010] NSWSC 784

Farrell v Gray [2010] NSWSC 784

The late stage of proceedings, issues of finality, and the potential prejudice and increased costs to defendants outweigh possible benefits of further amendment. Relief under s 37A of the Conveyancing Act cannot affect registered mortgagees acting in good faith without notice. The amendments sought after substantial judgment and findings, as well as after court warnings about practical difficulties, are too late and would not achieve useful relief.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Principal Judgment / Post Substantive Judgment; Determination of Amendment Applications and Costs
Outcome
Dismissal of portion of claim under s 37A and amendment application; partial adverse costs orders.
Legal Topics
['amendment of Pleadings' 'finality' 'costs' 'fraudulent Conveyance' 'contempt']
['equity' 'civil Procedure'] ['amendment of Pleadings' 'finality' 'costs' 'fraudulent Conveyance' 'contempt']

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Procedural Posture

Principal Judgment / Post Substantive Judgment; Determination of Amendment Applications and Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether leave should be granted to amend Statement of Claim after substantive judgment' 'Whether relief under s 37A of the Conveyancing Act 1919 should be allowed' 'Costs arising from amendment motions and contempt proceedings']

Ratio Decidendi

The late stage of proceedings, issues of finality, and the potential prejudice and increased costs to defendants outweigh possible benefits of further amendment. Relief under s 37A of the Conveyancing Act cannot affect registered mortgagees acting in good faith without notice. The amendments sought after substantial judgment and findings, as well as after court warnings about practical difficulties, are too late and would not achieve useful relief.

Court Disposition

Dismissal of portion of claim under s 37A and amendment application; partial adverse costs orders.

Orders

  • ['Dismiss that part of Statement of Claim seeking relief under s 37A of the Conveyancing Act 1919.' 'No order as to costs of either party of the s 37A part of proceedings.' 'Dismiss the application of 3 May 2010 of the plaintiff (to amend Statement of Claim).' 'Order plaintiff to pay one-third of the costs of the...