Application of DEK Technologies Pty Ltd as trustee for DEK Technologies Unit Trust & Ors (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 594

Application of DEK Technologies Pty Ltd as trustee for DEK Technologies Unit Trust & Ors (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 594

The Court has jurisdiction under s 63 Trustee Act 1958 (Vic) and s 94 Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) to confer powers on trustees due to the absence of trust deeds and insufficient statutory powers, and the transactions are expedient for the management and financial advantage of the trusts.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Application by Trustees / Second Stage—orders Conferring Powers
Outcome
Orders conferring trustee powers made.
Legal Topics
['trusts' 'trustees' 'conferring Powers' 'jurisdiction' 'expediency' 'absence of Trust Deed']

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Procedural Posture

Application by Trustees / Second Stage—orders Conferring Powers

  1. 1 ['Whether the Court has jurisdiction to confer trustee powers under applicable legislation.' 'Whether the proposed dealings (a restructure and sale by the trusts) fall within relevant statutory provisions.' 'Whether the transactions are expedient.' 'Whether the trustee powers are absent, requiring Court intervention.']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court has jurisdiction under s 63 Trustee Act 1958 (Vic) and s 94 Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) to confer powers on trustees due to the absence of trust deeds and insufficient statutory powers, and the transactions are expedient for the management and financial advantage of the trusts.

Court Disposition

Orders conferring trustee powers made.

Orders

  • ['Orders sought in Short Minutes of Order provided by counsel granted.']