GPT RE Limited v Valuer-General [2010] NSWLEC 220

GPT RE Limited v Valuer-General [2010] NSWLEC 220

In light of the upcoming expression of interest process for the sale of two subject lots and its relevance to the determination of land value, together with absence of party fault or avoidable delay, the vacation of the s 34 conciliation conference was appropriate.

Parties
Applicant: GPT RE Limited; Respondent: Valuer-General
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Application / Application for Vacation of Conciliation Conference
Outcome
application granted; conference vacated and orders made for resetting and directions hearing
Legal Topics
Application for Vacation of S 34 Conciliation Conference, Valuation Disputes, Land Tax, Case Management
Practice and Procedure Application for Vacation of S 34 Conciliation Conference Valuation Disputes Land Tax Case Management

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Parties

GPT RE Limited

Applicant

Valuer-General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Application for Vacation of Conciliation Conference

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the s 34 conciliation conference should be vacated in light of the impending sale of subject land parcels

Ratio Decidendi

In light of the upcoming expression of interest process for the sale of two subject lots and its relevance to the determination of land value, together with absence of party fault or avoidable delay, the vacation of the s 34 conciliation conference was appropriate.

Court Disposition

application granted; conference vacated and orders made for resetting and directions hearing

Orders

  • The order for the three proceedings to be set down for a s 34 conciliation conference on 27 October 2010 is vacated.
  • The parties are granted leave to approach the Registrar to set the proceedings down for a new s 34 conciliation conference on a date at least 14 days after 18 November 2010.