Goh v Kabadanis (Civil Dispute)

Goh v Kabadanis is a civil dispute involving the applicant, Goh, and the respondent, Kabadanis. The central issue before the Tribunal was the enforcement of an earlier order for the respondent to pay the applicant a sum of money. The dispute arose from an earlier decision in which the Tribunal found the respondent liable to pay the applicant a total of $1,145. The current application sought to enforce that order, as the respondent had not yet complied with it.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether the respondent had fulfilled their obligation to pay the sum of money as ordered, and if not, what steps should be taken to ensure compliance. The Tribunal considered the evidence provided by both parties and the orders made by the Tribunal on 5 July 2022. The respondent argued that they had made the payment, but the applicant disputed this and requested enforcement of the order.

In its decision, the Tribunal found that the respondent had indeed made the payment as ordered, as evidenced by the documents provided. The Tribunal noted that the respondent had paid $1,145 to the applicant, and as such, the original order had been fulfilled. The Tribunal also considered the costs associated with lodging an appeal and requested the Registrar to review the matter. Ultimately, the Tribunal dismissed the application for enforcement, as the order had already been satisfied.