Jamieson Andrew Louttit in his capacity as Official Receiver and Manager of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited (Official Receiver and Manager appointed) (in liquidation) ACN 150 343 838 and T.T.F.U Pty Limited...

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[2018] NSWSC 1417

17 September 2018


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Jamieson Andrew Louttit in his capacity as Official Receiver and Manager of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited (Official Receiver and Manager appointed) (in liquidation) ACN 150 343 838 and T.T.F.U Pty Limited... [2018] NSWSC 1417 [2018] NSWSC 1417 17 September 2018

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The parties involved in this matter are Jamieson Andrew Louttit, appointed as the Official Receiver and Manager of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited, and T.T.F.U Pty Limited. The dispute revolves around the retirement of the Official Receiver and the subsequent appointment of Louttit, as well as the orders issued concerning the liquidation of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited. The Federal Court of Australia presided over the case.

The primary legal issues the court addressed were whether the appointment of Louttit as the Official Receiver and Manager was valid, and if the orders issued for the liquidation of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited were appropriately made. The court had to consider the statutory provisions governing the appointment of an Official Receiver, as well as the procedures and grounds for appointing a liquidator. Furthermore, the court evaluated whether the criteria for issuing liquidation orders were satisfied in this instance.

The court determined that the retirement of the previous Official Receiver was legitimate and that Louttit's appointment was in compliance with the relevant statutory provisions. The court found that the appointment was appropriate and that the orders for the liquidation of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited were valid. The court held that the company was unable to pay its debts as they fell due, which justified the issuance of liquidation orders. The court's decision was based on the evidence presented and the applicable legal principles.

The court issued orders appointing Louttit as the Official Receiver and Manager of Supernatural Agency Pty Limited and directed the liquidation of the company. These orders were made pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The court's reasoning and the detailed reasons for the appointment and liquidation were subsequently issued, providing clarity on the legal basis for the court's decision.
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Areas of Law

  • Corporate Law & Governance

Legal Concepts

  • Liquidation

  • Appointment of Liquidator