MARSH & MARSH

This matter concerned an application before Aldridge J in which Mr Marsh sought a declaration regarding funds held in the trust account of Myer Partners Family Lawyers, standing to the credit of Ms Marsh. The dispute centred on the beneficial ownership of these funds.

The primary legal issue before the Court was to determine whether the sum of $23,168.11, held in the trust account, was beneficially owned by Mr Marsh. The Court was also required to consider the appropriate orders to give effect to its determination regarding the disposition of these funds.

Aldridge J granted leave for the application to proceed on an ex parte basis. The Court declared that the sum of $23,168.11, along with any accrued interest, standing to the credit of Ms Marsh in the trust account of Myer Partners Family Lawyers, was beneficially owned by Mr Marsh. Consequently, the Court ordered that Myer Partners Family Lawyers should deal with the specified sum as directed by Mr Marsh.