Gissing and Sheffield (No 3)

In the matter of *Gissing and Sheffield (No 3)*, Cronin J made orders concerning the division of property and the resolution of outstanding disputes between the applicant and the respondent. The proceedings involved the division of various assets, including units, chattels, stock, and real estate, following the breakdown of a relationship.

The court was required to determine the final distribution of the parties' assets and liabilities. This included the allocation of the remaining net proceeds from the sale of Property H units, the payment of a sum of money from the respondent to the applicant, and the return of specific personal belongings and jewellery. Furthermore, the court needed to address the sale and division of remaining stock from various business locations and quarantined properties, as well as the disposition of designated personal property belonging to each party.

Cronin J's reasoning led to a comprehensive set of orders aimed at achieving a final settlement. The court discharged existing orders for the inspection, collection, or sale of chattels, and directed the payment of remaining net proceeds from the sale of Property H units to the applicant, who would also be responsible for any accrued interest and associated tax. A specific monetary payment was ordered from the respondent to the applicant, and provisions were made for the return of personal items, including jewellery, handbags, clothing, and furniture. The court also ordered the sale of remaining business stock by a designated company, with the net proceeds to be divided equally between the parties. Each party was directed to sign necessary documents to give effect to these orders, and all extant applications, save for costs, were dismissed. The parties also reached an agreement regarding the retention of specific assets, including monies received from prior orders and superannuation interests for the applicant, and real estate, vehicles, boat sheds, shares, and monies received from prior orders for the respondent.