HUDSON & ACLAND

In the matter of *Hudson & Acland*, heard before Rees J, the applicant, Mr Hudson, and the respondent, Mr Acland, were engaged in a dispute concerning property settlement. The court was required to make orders regarding the division of assets between the parties.

The primary legal issues before the court were the quantum of a partial property settlement to be paid by the respondent to the applicant, the transfer of ownership of specific motor vehicles, and the allocation of costs associated with the application. Additionally, the court considered applications for leave to inspect and photocopy various documents produced by financial institutions and other parties, as well as the future of outstanding subpoenas.

Rees J ordered that the respondent pay the applicant the sum of $550,000 as a partial property settlement. The court also ordered the transfer of ownership of two specified motor vehicles from Acland and Hudson Pty Limited to the applicant. Costs were reserved, and leave was granted to both parties to inspect and, in certain circumstances, photocopy documents from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, B Town Shire Council, Westpac Bank, National Australia Bank, and Ms D Hudson. All outstanding subpoenas were adjourned to a specified date.