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Hepi v Toyota Finance Australia Ltd

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AGLC: Hepi v Toyota Finance Australia Ltd [2025] VSC 121
Case: [2025] VSC 121
Decision Date: 19 March 2025

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Hepi v Toyota Finance Australia Ltd [2025] VSC 121

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East Gippsland Building Permits Pty Ltd v Singleton [2025] VSC 572

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Jabiru Satellite Limited v Societe Generale [2025] VSC 580
Citation 1 (Para 1)

…s Spring Air) v Hatfield (‘ Agtrack ’)[10] and the recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Commonwealth of Australia v Winston .[11] [9][2025] VSC 121 (‘ Hepi ’). [10](2003) 7 VR 63; [2003] VSCA 6 (‘ Agtrack ’). [11](2024) 116 NSWLR 111; [2024] NSWCA 277 (‘ Winston ’).…
East Gippsland Building Permits Pty Ltd v Singleton [2025] VSC 572
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…if the new claim arises out of the same facts or substantially the same facts as support the claims already pleaded. [23](2003) 7 VR 63. [24][2025] VSC 121.…

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Impiombato v BHP Group Limited [2025] FCAFC 9
Citation 1 (Para 1)

…because the add-on insurance claims were not the subject of the ‘claim’ to which this proceeding (on commencement) related. [28][2025] FCAFC 9. [29]Ibid [131].…
Commonwealth of Australia v Winston [2024] NSWCA 277
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…on JA’s observation in Agtrack , Leeming JA noted that ‘cause of action’ was a chameleonic term taking colour from its context.[48] [47][2024] NSWCA 277 (‘ Winston ’). [48]Ibid [54].…
Impiombato v BHP Group Limited (No 5) [2024] FCA 591
Citation 3 (Para 1)

…06-407 [52]; Capic v Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (No 7) [2018] FCA 1631, [5]; Uber Technologies (n 2) [27]. [17] Impiombato v BHP Group Ltd (No 5) [2024] FCA 591 [105], [244].…
Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited v Murphy Operator Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 74
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…way. [42] Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) r 376; see consideration of r 376 in Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited v Murphy Operator Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 74.…
Capic v Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited (No 7) [2018] FCA 1631
Citation 5 (Para 1)

…appropriate to ensure that justice is done in the proceeding.[17] [16] Ethicon Sarl (n 1) 406-407 [52]; Capic v Ford Motor Co of Australia Ltd (No 7) [2018] FCA 1631, [5]; Uber Technologies (n 2) [27]. [17] Impiombato v BHP Group Ltd (No 5) [2024] FCA 591 [105], [244].…
Ethicon Sàrl v Gill [2018] FCAFC 137
Citation 6 (Para 1)

…ll[1] (‘ Ethicon Sarl ’) and of Macaulay J in this Court in Andrianakis v Uber Technologies (Ruling No 2) [2] (‘ Uber Technologies ’). [1](2018) 264 FCR 394, 406-407 [50]-[52] (‘ Ethicon Sarl ’). [2][2020] VSC 152, [27] (‘ Uber Technologies ’).…
Perera v GetSwift Ltd [2018] FCA 732
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…d with two proceedings involving the same subject matter and such a course will be perceived as an abuse of process.[30] [30] Perera v GetSwift Ltd (2018) 263 FCR 92, 126 [149].…
Webster (Trustee) v Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co. Limited (No 2) [2017] FCA 1260
Citation 8 (Para 1)

…at s 33C(1) does not require that each group member has a claim against each defendant.[12] [11] Webster v Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co Ltd (No 2) [2017] FCA 1260, [31]. [12]See for example Patrice Sarah Turner v Bayer Australia & Ors [2024] VSC 760.…
Tamaya Resources Limited (in liq) v Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (A Firm), in the matter of Tamaya Resources Limited (in liq) [2015] FCA 1098
Citation 9

…[124][2015] FCA 1098.…
Clasul Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia [2014] FCA 1133
Citation 10 (Para 1)

…ot consider that it is in the interests of justice for the amendment to be introduced in this proceeding. [122] Clasul Pty Ltd v Commonwealth [2014] FCA 1133, [41]-[51]. [123]There may be a remaining issue in the 2024 proceeding as to whether Hepi is an appropriate representative plaintiff for the add-on insurance…
Tsueneaki v Stewart [2013] ACTCA 34
Citation 11 (Para 1)

…at the same time with evidence in one proceeding evidence in the other. [25]See Aon Risk Services Australia Ltd v Australia National University (2009) 239 CLR 175 (‘ Aon ’).…
East West Airlines Limited v Turner [2010] NSWCA 53
Citation 12

…[112] Lloyd Steel Co (Aust) Pty Ltd v Jade Shipping SA (1985) 1 NSWLR 212; Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375, [36].…
Street v Luna Park Sydney Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 230
Citation 13

…idge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) v Capital Finance Australia Ltd (No 2) [2020] VSC 284 - Street v Luna Park Sydney Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 230.…
Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd v Hatfield [2005] HCA 38
Citation 14 (Para 1)

…Air v Hatfield [15] (‘ Agtrack’ ). [13](1887) 19 QBD 394 (‘ Weldon v Neal ’). [14] Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd t/as Spring Air v Hatfield (2003) 7 VR 63, 91 [49] (‘ Agtrack ’). [15]Ibid.…
Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375
Citation 15

…[112] Lloyd Steel Co (Aust) Pty Ltd v Jade Shipping SA (1985) 1 NSWLR 212; Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375, [36].…
PSL Industries Ltd v Simplot Australia Pty Ltd [2003] VSCA 7
Citation 16

…[111] Agtrack (n 14); PSL Industries Ltd v Simplot Aust Pty Ltd (2003) 7 VR 106.…
Bridge Shipping Pty Ltd v Grand Shipping SA [1991] HCA 45
Citation 17

…[110] Bridge Shipping Pty Ltd v Grant Shipping SA & Anor (1991) 173 CLR 231, 260-261.…
Renowden v McMullin [1970] HCA 24
Citation 18 (Para 1)

…ginal claims contained in the indorsement.[19] [19] Willmott Forests Ltd v Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61, [30] (‘ Willmott ’); Renowden v McMullin (1970) 123 CLR 584, 595-596 (‘ Renowden ’); Dundas v Incorporated Nominal Defendant [1976] VR 667, 669 (’ Dundas ’).…
Turner v Bayer Australia Ltd [2024] VSC 760
Citation 19 (Para 1)

…12] [11] Webster v Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co Ltd (No 2) [2017] FCA 1260, [31]. [12]See for example Patrice Sarah Turner v Bayer Australia & Ors [2024] VSC 760.…
FNH United Pty Ltd v United Petroleum Franchise Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 366
Citation 20

…e Equities Pty Ltd v Venetian Media Group Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 253, [84] (Elliott J), quoted in FNH United Pty Ltd v United Petroleum Franchise Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 366, [41] (Nichols J) (‘ FNH United ’).…
S Pirrie Equities Pty Ltd v Venetian Media Group Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 253
Citation 21

…[5] S Pirrie Equities Pty Ltd v Venetian Media Group Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 253, [84] (Elliott J), quoted in FNH United Pty Ltd v United Petroleum Franchise Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 366, [41] (Nichols J) (‘ FNH United ’).…
Pentridge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) v Capital Finance Australia Ltd (No 2) [2020] VSC 284
Citation 22 (Para 1)

…lmott ’) and Pentridge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) v Capital Finance Australia Ltd (No 2) [35] (‘Pentridge Village ’). [34] Willmott (n 19). [35][2020] VSC 284 (‘ Pentridge Village ’).…
Andrianakis v Uber Technologies (Ruling No 2) [2020] VSC 152
Citation 23 (Para 1)

…anakis v Uber Technologies (Ruling No 2) [2] (‘ Uber Technologies ’). [1](2018) 264 FCR 394, 406-407 [50]-[52] (‘ Ethicon Sarl ’). [2][2020] VSC 152, [27] (‘ Uber Technologies ’).…
Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed)(In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61
Citation 24 (Para 1)

…ts claim so long as the substance is consistent with the original claims contained in the indorsement.[19] [19] Willmott Forests Ltd v Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61, [30] (‘ Willmott ’); Renowden v McMullin (1970) 123 CLR 584, 595-596 (‘ Renowden ’); Dundas v Incorporated Nominal Defendant [1976] VR 667, 669 (’ D…
Lee v Korean Society of Victoria [2015] VSC 262
Citation 25 (Para 1)

…Hepi draws attention to the summary of relevant factors set out by Dixon J in Lee v Korean Society of Victoria Australia Inc :[4] [4][2015] VSC 262, [10], citing Main-Road Property Group Pty Ltd v Pelligra & Sons Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 43, [20]-[38].…
Main-Road Property Group Pty Ltd v Pelligra & Sons Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 43
Citation 26 (Para 1)

…the desirability of reducing, as far as practicable, costs and delayed litigation.[3] [3] Main-Road Property Group Pty Ltd v Pelligra & Sons Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 43, [24].…
Permanent Trustee Company Ltd v Gulf Import and Export Company (No 2) [2006] VSC 127
Citation 27

…[113] Duncan Davis (Sales) Pty Ltd v Davis [2006] VSC 127, [36].…
Wintle v Conaust (Vic) Pty Ltd [2001] VSC 315
Citation 28

…[114] Wintle v Conaust (Vic) Pty Ltd (2001) VSC 315, [16].…

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