Allan and Allan and Ors (No. 2)

In the matter of *Allan and Allan and Ors (No. 2)*, Watts J considered applications by the husband and wife concerning the management of a company, W Nominees Pty Limited, and a property development. The dispute centred on the wife's authority as director of W Nominees, particularly regarding the company's borrowing capacity and decisions related to the rezoning and development of a property referred to as the "M property".

The court was required to determine the extent of the wife's authority as the sole director of W Nominees, specifically whether she could extend the company's borrowing without prior court consent and who held ultimate decision-making power regarding the rezoning of the M property. Additionally, the court addressed the appropriate level of information sharing and consultation between the parties concerning the M property development.

Watts J ordered that the wife, as director of W Nominees, be permitted to extend the company's borrowing, provided she gave 21 days' notice to the other parties. The court also granted the wife ultimate authority for decisions concerning the rezoning of the M property. However, the wife was directed to provide the husband with all relevant information regarding the M development in a timely manner. Furthermore, the wife must inform the husband in writing of any significant proposed decision regarding the M development at least 7 days prior to its making, allowing the husband 7 days to provide his written opinion, which the wife must consider before making her final decision. Several prior applications and orders sought by the husband were dismissed.