Quiktrak Networks Pty Ltd v Housely Technology Ltd & Anor [2007] NSWSC 4

Quiktrak Networks Pty Ltd v Housely Technology Ltd & Anor [2007] NSWSC 4

Based on Mr Pallister’s evidence and the terms of the letter of credit and presented invoice, there is a strong probability that the invoice does not evidence a genuine transaction, amounting to actual fraud. Given the risk of enforcement difficulties and the urgency, an interlocutory injunction is warranted.

Parties
Plaintiff: Quiktrak Networks Pty Ltd; First Defendant: Housely Technology Limited; Second Defendant: National Australia Bank Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Ex Parte Application / Interlocutory Injunction
Outcome
Interlocutory injunction granted
Legal Topics
Letters of Credit, Injunctions, Fraud in Commercial Transactions

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Parties

Quiktrak Networks Pty Ltd

Plaintiff

Housely Technology Limited

First Defendant

National Australia Bank Limited

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Ex Parte Application / Interlocutory Injunction

  1. 1 Whether an injunction should be granted to restrain payment under a letter of credit due to alleged fraud

Ratio Decidendi

Based on Mr Pallister’s evidence and the terms of the letter of credit and presented invoice, there is a strong probability that the invoice does not evidence a genuine transaction, amounting to actual fraud. Given the risk of enforcement difficulties and the urgency, an interlocutory injunction is warranted.

Court Disposition

Interlocutory injunction granted

Orders

  • Notice of Motion returnable instanter
  • Time for service of summons and Notice of Motion abridged to 10am on 4 January 2007