Jones, in the matter of Watson [2009] FCA 869

Jones, in the matter of Watson [2009] FCA 869

Given the continuity of administration by Jones Partners and the wastefulness of convening numerous creditors' meetings, the Court is satisfied that it is appropriate and convenient to appoint Mr Jones as liquidator of the companies in place of the deceased David Watson, subject to notifying creditors and members and informing them of their rights under the Act.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 August 2009
Procedural Posture
Application (ex Parte) / Judgment and Orders on Application
Outcome
Application granted; Mr Michael Gregory Jones appointed liquidator in place of the late Mr David Patrick Watson for the relevant companies.
Legal Topics
['appointment of Liquidator' 'vacancy of Office of Liquidator']
['corporate Insolvency' 'company Law'] ['appointment of Liquidator' 'vacancy of Office of Liquidator']

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Procedural Posture

Application (ex Parte) / Judgment and Orders on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Court should appoint Michael Gregory Jones as liquidator in place of the deceased David Patrick Watson for multiple companies in different types of winding up']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the continuity of administration by Jones Partners and the wastefulness of convening numerous creditors' meetings, the Court is satisfied that it is appropriate and convenient to appoint Mr Jones as liquidator of the companies in place of the deceased David Watson, subject to notifying creditors and members and informing them of their rights under the Act.

Court Disposition

Application granted; Mr Michael Gregory Jones appointed liquidator in place of the late Mr David Patrick Watson for the relevant companies.

Orders

  • ['Michael Gregory Jones appointed liquidator of company in Schedule 1 pursuant to s 473(7) Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).' 'Michael Gregory Jones appointed liquidator of company in Schedule 2 pursuant to s 502 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).' 'Michael Gregory Jones appointed liquidator of companies in Schedule 3 pursuant...