National Australia Bank Ltd v C & O Voukidis Pty Ltd (No. 3) [2014] NSWSC 711

National Australia Bank Ltd v C & O Voukidis Pty Ltd (No. 3) [2014] NSWSC 711

The prospect of refinancing and discharge of the debt is not sufficiently realistic, and the complexities arising from freezing orders and other proceedings weighed against granting the stay; therefore, the application for a stay is refused.

Parties
Plaintiff: National Australia Bank Ltd; First Defendant: C & O Voukidis Pty Ltd; Fourth Defendant: Olga Voukidis
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory Application / Application for Stay of Writ of Possession
Outcome
Application for stay refused
Legal Topics
Application for Stay of Writ of Possession, Refinancing, Family Hardship, Freezing Order

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Parties

National Australia Bank Ltd

Plaintiff

C & O Voukidis Pty Ltd

First Defendant

Olga Voukidis

Fourth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Interlocutory Application / Application for Stay of Writ of Possession

  1. 1 Whether a stay of the writ of possession should be granted to allow refinancing
  2. 2 Family hardship affecting the fourth defendant
  3. 3 Impact of freezing orders on possibility of refinancing or sale

Ratio Decidendi

The prospect of refinancing and discharge of the debt is not sufficiently realistic, and the complexities arising from freezing orders and other proceedings weighed against granting the stay; therefore, the application for a stay is refused.

Court Disposition

Application for stay refused

Orders

  • The application dated 22 May 2014 is refused.
  • Liberty granted to fourth defendant to re-apply at short notice if circumstances materially change.