Dinunca and Rhodes

In the matter of *Dinunca and Rhodes*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned an application for exceptional circumstances relating to a business known as the G Hotel and Rhodes’ of V. The specific nature of the dispute and the precise relationship between the parties are not detailed, but the orders indicate a financial component requiring careful management and distribution.

The court was required to determine how to manage funds received in relation to the exceptional circumstances claim, ensuring their preservation and appropriate release. Furthermore, the court needed to establish a process for the service of documents and the filing of material by the respondent, including service upon a third party, L Rhodes. The court also had to address the costs of the proceedings.

Cronin J ordered that all outstanding applications be adjourned to the Judicial Duty List. Crucially, the court directed that all funds received by or on behalf of either party concerning the exceptional circumstances claim be paid into a trust account held by Messrs Ryan Carlisle Thomas, Solicitors. These funds were to remain in trust, earning interest, and could only be released upon the written authority of the applicant, the respondent, and L Rhodes. The court also made orders for the service of its orders and reasons upon L Rhodes by registered post, and upon Centrelink and Rural Finance of Bendigo by ordinary post. The respondent was directed to file and serve any material he intended to rely upon by a specified date, with service also to be effected on L Rhodes. The costs of both parties were reserved to the return date.