Hydrocool Pty Limited v Hepburn [2009] FCA 815

Hydrocool Pty Limited v Hepburn [2009] FCA 815

Given the respondents' ample time to consider the applicant's evidence and for effective case management, the date for filing respondents' affidavit evidence should be 15 September 2009; further discovery must be supported by proper affidavit evidence from the applicant; and an additional $25,000 security for costs up to trial is appropriate, given increased evidence but absent full indemnity requirements.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Orders and Directions Preceding Trial
Outcome
Interlocutory orders made regarding discovery, security for costs, and timetable for evidence.
Legal Topics
['security for Costs' 'discovery' 'affidavit Evidence' 'case Management']
['civil Procedure'] ['security for Costs' 'discovery' 'affidavit Evidence' 'case Management']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Orders and Directions Preceding Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether further and better discovery of documents relating to directors' meetings should be provided by affidavit" "Timetable for filing respondents' affidavit evidence" 'Whether further security for costs should be ordered']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondents' ample time to consider the applicant's evidence and for effective case management, the date for filing respondents' affidavit evidence should be 15 September 2009; further discovery must be supported by proper affidavit evidence from the applicant; and an additional $25,000 security for costs up to trial is appropriate, given increased evidence but absent full indemnity requirements.

Court Disposition

Interlocutory orders made regarding discovery, security for costs, and timetable for evidence.

Orders

  • ['Applicant to file and serve affidavit as to steps taken re: board minutes by 28 July 2009.' 'Affidavit to describe fate of any former board minutes or notes.' "Date for filing of respondents' affidavit evidence set as 15 September 2009 (amending prior order)." 'Applicant to provide further security for costs in...