Polylux Pty Ltd v Corpers (No 5) Pty Ltd [2009] NSWADT 284

Polylux Pty Ltd v Corpers (No 5) Pty Ltd [2009] NSWADT 284

It is just and reasonable to grant a leave/extension order under s71B(1) of the Retail Leases Act 1994 as the relevant liability or obligation in relation to the guarantee arose on demand, there is little prejudice to respondents, the delay was reasonably explained, and precedent supports the applicant’s position.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 November 2009
Procedural Posture
Retail Tenancy Claim / Application for Extension of Time to Lodge Proceedings Under Retail Leases Act 1994
Outcome
Leave (extension of time) granted to applicant to lodge claim within 6 years of liability or obligation arising; proceedings to continue.
Legal Topics
['extension of Time to Lodge Claim' 'liability or Obligation Under Lease and Guarantee' 'applicability and Construction of Limitation Periods' 'assignment of Rights Under the Conveyancing Act 1919']
['retail Leases' 'commercial Law'] ['extension of Time to Lodge Claim' 'liability or Obligation Under Lease and Guarantee' 'applicability and Construction of Limitation Periods' 'assignment of Rights Under the Conveyancing Act 1919']

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Procedural Posture

Retail Tenancy Claim / Application for Extension of Time to Lodge Proceedings Under Retail Leases Act 1994

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether it is just and reasonable to grant leave under s71B(1) of Retail Leases Act 1994 to permit lodging of a retail tenancy claim more than 3 years after the liability or obligation arose' 'Whether the guarantee can be claimed against under the lease framework and time limitation regime' "Interpretation of 'liability or obligation' under the Retail Leases Act 1994 s71B(1)" "Effect of assignment and s117 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 on the lessor's rights"]

Ratio Decidendi

It is just and reasonable to grant a leave/extension order under s71B(1) of the Retail Leases Act 1994 as the relevant liability or obligation in relation to the guarantee arose on demand, there is little prejudice to respondents, the delay was reasonably explained, and precedent supports the applicant’s position.

Court Disposition

Leave (extension of time) granted to applicant to lodge claim within 6 years of liability or obligation arising; proceedings to continue.

Orders

  • ["The Applicant's retail tenancy claim in the Application for Original Decision in proceedings may be lodged more than 3 years but no later than 6 years after the liability or obligation that is the subject of the claim arose" 'Proceedings 085186 are listed for directions hearing on Thursday 10 December 2009 at...