Dunn, in the matter of Dunn v Vangsnes [2000] FCA 1050

Dunn, in the matter of Dunn v Vangsnes [2000] FCA 1050

The respondent has had more than adequate opportunity to obtain legal representation and to pursue issues in the Supreme Court; there is no justification for further adjournment and the application is refused.

Parties
Applicant: Robert Dunn; Respondent: Trygve Vangsnes
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Creditor's Petition / Application for Adjournment
Outcome
Application for adjournment refused
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Creditor's Petition, Legal Representation, Supreme Court Proceedings
Bankruptcy Adjournment Creditor's Petition Legal Representation Supreme Court Proceedings

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Parties

Robert Dunn

Applicant

Trygve Vangsnes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Creditor's Petition / Application for Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent should be granted an adjournment to obtain legal representation
  2. 2 Whether proceedings should be adjourned pending the outcome of Supreme Court action

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent has had more than adequate opportunity to obtain legal representation and to pursue issues in the Supreme Court; there is no justification for further adjournment and the application is refused.

Court Disposition

Application for adjournment refused

Orders

  • The application for adjournment be refused.