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New Zealand Case Law

Discretion to refuse adjudication s37(c) and s37(d)
  • 21 May 2010

    NEIL ANTHONY SHEEHAN V THE COMMISSIONER OF INLAND REVENUE HC DUN CIV 2009 412 608

    Citation
    openlaw-a25860df_3c24_49c4_a7a5_fcf52c9c037c.pdf
    Court
    High Court

    The s13 statutory requirements were satisfied and the Court concluded that neither s37(c) nor s37(d) provided sufficient grounds to refuse adjudication; delay to attempt a sale as a going concern does not outweigh the creditor's right to adjudication, the public interest in tax enforcement, and the need for investigation and creditor protection, therefore adjudication is ordered.

    • Adjudication under s13/s36
    • Discretion to refuse adjudication s37(c) and s37(d)
    • Maximising creditor recovery
    • Adjournment/stay
    • Trust asset investigation