Coram, L.R. & R.A.

[1989] FCA 541

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JUDGMENT No. 5.41. .~...8-9

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA	)
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NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY	1 No. SB716 of 1987
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BANKRUPTCY DIVISION	1

LESLEY RAE CORAM and

RONALD ALLAN CORAM

8 AUGUST 1989

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

LOCKHART J.:

Before the Court this morning are two applications for discharge from bankruptcy brought by Ronald Allan Coram and Lesley Rae Coram, they are husband and wife. Both Mr and Mrs Coram were made bankrupt on their own petitions on 2 July

1987. It appears that no objection has been lodged in the estate so that in the normal course of events as they presently stand there would be an automatic discharge in July of next year

It is of course open to bankrupts to apply for discharge before the expiration of the statutory period of three years and there is no presumption that the statutory period should necessarily run its course. I have read the material which is before the Court which consists almost entirely of the Official Receiver's report. The estate is belng admlnrstered

in the state of South Australia.

discharge are being heard in Sydney because the bankrupts
presently reside here.

I have heard Mr Coram, who has spoken for himself and ln reality for his wife as well, as to why there should be discharge granted now. I am not persuaded that any case is being made out for a granting of the order of discharge at the present time. However, in the circumstances I do not propose to dlsmiss the application but to simply stand it over generally with liberty to any interested party to restore the matter on seven days notice, whether that be in Sydney or in Adelalde and I express the view that it is desirable in the interests of everybody that there be an early consultation between Mr and Mrs Coram and the official trustee in Adelaide.

I certify that this and the preceding one

Justice Lockhart. judgment herein of the Honourable Mr. (1) page are a true copy of the reasons for V

Associate
Dated: 8 August 1989

Applicants appeared in person.

Respondent :	Official Receiver
Date of Hearing:	8 August 1989
Date of Judgment:	8 August 1989