Comite Interprofessionnel des Vins des Cotes de Provence & Anor v Bryce S.A. & Anor [1995] FCA 127

Comite Interprofessionnel des Vins des Cotes de Provence & Anor v Bryce S.A. & Anor [1995] FCA 127

The proceeding has much more connection with Tasmania than Victoria or other States; the balance of convenience favours transfer, considering the respondents' residence and business, minimal Mainland sales, and lower cost and disruption for all parties. The absence of a resident judge in Tasmania is not a determinative factor against transfer.

Parties
First Applicant: Comite Interprofessionnel des Vins des Cotes de Provence; Second Applicant: Institut National des Appellations D'Origine; Respondent: Stuart Alexander Bryce; Respondent: Kay Mary Bryce
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 March 1995
Procedural Posture
Commercial / Interlocutory Application for Transfer of Proceedings
Outcome
Proceeding transferred to Tasmania District Registry at Hobart.
Legal Topics
Transfer of Proceedings, Misleading and Deceptive Conduct, Passing Off, Geographical Indications
Practice and Procedure Commercial Law Transfer of Proceedings Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Passing Off Geographical Indications

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Parties

Comite Interprofessionnel des Vins des Cotes de Provence

First Applicant

Institut National des Appellations D'Origine

Second Applicant

Stuart Alexander Bryce

Respondent

Kay Mary Bryce

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial / Interlocutory Application for Transfer of Proceedings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proceeding should be transferred from the Victoria District Registry to the Tasmania District Registry
  2. 2 Comparative convenience to parties of grant or refusal of order for transfer
  3. 3 Convenience of the Court

Ratio Decidendi

The proceeding has much more connection with Tasmania than Victoria or other States; the balance of convenience favours transfer, considering the respondents' residence and business, minimal Mainland sales, and lower cost and disruption for all parties. The absence of a resident judge in Tasmania is not a determinative factor against transfer.

Court Disposition

Proceeding transferred to Tasmania District Registry at Hobart.

Orders

  • The proceeding be transferred to the Tasmania District Registry.
  • The directions hearing be adjourned to a date to be fixed by the Tasmania District Registrar.