Allan and Allan and Ors

In the matter of *Allan and Allan and Ors*, heard by Watts J, the application concerned the proposed sale of three paintings by the Receivers. The applicants sought to prevent the sale of these paintings, which was scheduled to occur at auction on Sunday, 14 November 2010.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether to grant an order restraining the Receivers from selling the three paintings. The court was required to determine if the applicants had established grounds for such an injunction, considering the imminent auction date.

Watts J dismissed the application brought by the 3rd to 6th Respondents, thereby refusing to grant an order preventing the sale of the paintings. The court noted that the Receivers would proceed with the sale at their own risk. Costs for the day were reserved, and the judge indicated that reasons for the orders would be provided separately. The court also clarified that other applications (4 to 6) were not being dealt with at that time.