Goldring v National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited [1916] HCA 71

Goldring v National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited [1916] HCA 71

The decree for foreclosure settled all questions between the parties, and the plaintiff (mortgagor) is estopped from disputing the validity of the mortgages.

Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Maria Goldring; Respondent/defendant: National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 November 1916
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Mortgage, Foreclosure, Estoppel, Ultra Vires, Reversionary Interests

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Parties

Maria Goldring

Appellant/plaintiff

National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From the Supreme Court of New South Wales

  1. 1 Whether the mortgagor is estopped by a decree of foreclosure from disputing the validity of the mortgages
  2. 2 Whether the mortgage transactions were ultra vires the company

Ratio Decidendi

The decree for foreclosure settled all questions between the parties, and the plaintiff (mortgagor) is estopped from disputing the validity of the mortgages.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • appeal dismissed
  • appellant to pay costs