Makucha v Nothintoohard Pty Ltd [2004] NSWSC 1038

Makucha v Nothintoohard Pty Ltd [2004] NSWSC 1038

Service of the lapsing notice was effective under s 74N of the Real Property Act 1900 because it was sent by registered post to the address specified in the caveat, and actual receipt by the caveator was not required.

Parties
Plaintiff: Paul Makucha; Defendant: Nothintoohard Pty Ltd; Defendant: Adam Shepard; Defendant: Ronald John Dean-Willcocks; Defendant: Registrar General of New South Wales
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Summons / Final Judgment at First Instance
Outcome
Proceedings dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Caveats, Torrens Title System, Service of Notice, Real Property Act 1900 S 74 N

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Parties

Paul Makucha

Plaintiff

Nothintoohard Pty Ltd

Defendant

Adam Shepard

Defendant

Ronald John Dean-Willcocks

Defendant

Registrar General of New South Wales

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Summons / Final Judgment at First Instance

  1. 1 Whether the notice to caveator of proposed lapsing of caveat was served in accordance with s 74N of the Real Property Act 1900
  2. 2 Whether actual receipt of the lapsing notice by the caveator is required

Ratio Decidendi

Service of the lapsing notice was effective under s 74N of the Real Property Act 1900 because it was sent by registered post to the address specified in the caveat, and actual receipt by the caveator was not required.

Court Disposition

Proceedings dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Proceedings dismissed with costs.
  • Existing interlocutory orders cease to have effect from today, stayed until 11.59 pm on 10 November 2004 for the purpose of an appeal.