Re Adaz Nominees Pty Ltd (No 3)

In the case of Re Adaz Nominees Pty Ltd (No 3), the dispute arose between the liquidators of Adaz Nominees Pty Ltd and various creditors. The matter was heard in the Federal Court of Australia. The primary issue before the court was whether any matters remained for determination after the substantive hearing had concluded. A secondary issue involved whether these remaining matters should be referred to a special referee for further investigation and resolution.

The court considered the extensive nature of the case, which had already been the subject of considerable litigation. The liquidators argued that no further issues remained, while some creditors contended that certain questions of fact and law were still outstanding. The court examined the procedural history and the evidence presented, determining that several factual issues had not been fully resolved and required further investigation. This led the court to conclude that a special referee should be appointed to gather additional evidence and make findings on the outstanding issues.

In light of the above, the court ordered that a special referee be appointed to address the remaining factual and legal issues. The referee was tasked with conducting further hearings, collecting evidence, and reporting back to the court with recommendations. The court also set a timeline for the referee's report and scheduled a subsequent hearing to consider the referee's findings and make any necessary orders.

The final orders included the appointment of a special referee, the setting of a timeline for the referee's report, and the scheduling of a further hearing to consider the referee's findings. The court's decision aimed to ensure that all remaining issues were thoroughly investigated and resolved, thereby providing a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing dispute.