Kyocera Mita Australia Pty Ltd v Mitronics Corporation Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 305

Kyocera Mita Australia Pty Ltd v Mitronics Corporation Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 305

Paragraphs 6-10 and 20-25 of the amended cross-claim must be struck out as they do not disclose a cause of action, rely on untenable legal arguments, or misconstrue fundamental legal principles. Costs awarded on party-party basis due to incompetence rather than wilful disregard or ulterior motive.

Parties
Applicant/first Cross Respondent: Kyocera Mita Australia Pty Ltd; First Respondent/cross Claimant: Mitronics Corporation Pty Ltd; Second Respondent: Kyocera Corporation; Third Respondent: Kyocera Mita Corporation; Second Cross Respondent: Mita Copiers Australia Pty Limited (in liquidation)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Strike Out Application (notice of Motion) / Interlocutory
Outcome
Paragraphs 6-10 and 20-25 of the amended cross-claim struck out; costs awarded to applicant; leave to amend cross-claim granted.
Legal Topics
Pleadings, Strike Out Applications, Costs
Civil Procedure Pleadings Strike Out Applications Costs

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Parties

Kyocera Mita Australia Pty Ltd

Applicant/first Cross Respondent

Mitronics Corporation Pty Ltd

First Respondent/cross Claimant

Kyocera Corporation

Second Respondent

Kyocera Mita Corporation

Third Respondent

Mita Copiers Australia Pty Limited (in liquidation)

Second Cross Respondent

Procedural Posture

Strike Out Application (notice of Motion) / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether paragraphs 6-10 and 20-25 of the amended cross-claim disclose a reasonable cause of action
  2. 2 Whether the challenged paragraphs are an abuse of process
  3. 3 Whether indemnity costs or party-party costs are appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Paragraphs 6-10 and 20-25 of the amended cross-claim must be struck out as they do not disclose a cause of action, rely on untenable legal arguments, or misconstrue fundamental legal principles. Costs awarded on party-party basis due to incompetence rather than wilful disregard or ulterior motive.

Court Disposition

Paragraphs 6-10 and 20-25 of the amended cross-claim struck out; costs awarded to applicant; leave to amend cross-claim granted.

Orders

  • Paragraphs 6 to 10 inclusive of the Amended Cross-Claim filed on 9 January 2004 be struck out.
  • Paragraphs 20 to 25 inclusive of the Amended Cross-Claim filed on 9 January 2004 be struck out.