COLEMAN & NORWOOD

In *Coleman & Norwood*, the Supreme Court of Victoria was asked to consider the role and obligations of a Trustee for Sale. The specific dispute concerned the timeframe within which the Trustee was to effect the sale of certain properties.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the existing orders appointing the Trustee for Sale should be varied to impose a stricter timeframe for the disposal of the properties. This involved an assessment of the Trustee's conduct and the urgency required in fulfilling their duties.

Forrest J determined that the Trustee for Sale, Mr Peter Sheehy, should continue in his role as appointed. However, his Honour varied the original orders to require Mr Sheehy to use his best endeavours to ensure all the properties were sold within six months from the date of the new order. This adjustment reflects a judicial emphasis on timely execution of the Trustee's responsibilities.