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Re Australia's Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2)

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AGLC: Re Australia's Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2019] VSC 389
Case: [2019] VSC 389
Decision Date: 17 June 2019

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Re Australia's Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2019] VSC 389

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Secatore, in the matter of Last Lap Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2020] FCA 735

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Secatore, in the matter of Last Lap Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2020] FCA 735
Citation 1 (Para 4)

…t principles in respect of these two questions were summarised as follows by Robson J in Re Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2019] VSC 389 ( ARB (No 2) ) (with the extensive citations omitted): [39] … A registered liquidator exercises public functions beyond an ordinary private litigant. T…

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Re Lonnex Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2019] VSCA 62
Citation 1 (Para 1)

…ner also sought an order that he was entitled to have his own costs of the proceeding at first instance paid as a cost in the liquidation. [9][2019] VSCA 62 (‘ Re Lonnex ’).…
Vrsecky v Reaper and Anor (No.4) [2015] FCCA 3067
Citation 2

…[22](1992) 36 FCR 204.…
Australian Incentive Plan Pty Ltd v A-G (Vic) (No 2) [2012] VSCA 251
Citation 3 (Para 1)

…, 388 (Thomas J, McPherson ACJ agreeing at 383, Byrne J agreeing at 388); Australian Incentive Plan Pty Ltd v Attorney General for Victoria (2012) 44 VR 661, 693 [4] (Nettle JA, Tate JA agreeing at 694 [12], although cf 694 [14] (Davies AJA): ‘[T]he court should be reluctant to deprive an unsuccessful trustee of an…
Green (as liquidator of Arimco Mining Pty Ltd) v CGU Insurance Ltd [2008] NSWCA 148
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…eum Pty Ltd (In Liq) (No 2) [2017] VSC 334 [9(v)] (Kennedy J). [26] Mead v Watson (n 24) 721 [14], 745 [160]; Green v CGU Insurance Ltd (2008) 67 ACSR 105, 114 [27] (Hodgson JA, Campbell JA agreeing at 127 [82]). [27] Mischel v Mischel Holdings (n 19) [61]-[62], quoting Bischof v Adams [1992] 2 VR 198, 202 (Gobbo J).…
Silvia v Brodyn Pty Ltd [2007] NSWCA 55
Citation 5 (Para 1)

…ischel Holdings ’) quoting JGM Nominees Pty Ltd v Australvic Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 3) [2010] VSC 623 [103] (Bell J) (‘ JGM Nominees ’). [20] Silvia v Brodyn Pty Ltd (2007) 25 ACLC 385, 394 [52] (Hodgson JA, Ipp JA agreeing at 399 [86], Basten JA agreeing at 399 [87]) (‘ Silvia v Brodyn ’).…
In The Matter of Mendarma Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (No. 2) [2007] NSWSC 99
Citation 6 (Para 13)

…2] NSWCA 395, (2002) 44 ACSR 21. I generally agree with the discussion of the authorities by White J in Mendarma Pty. Limited (In Liquidation) (No.2) [2007] NSWSC 99 at [13]- [34].[32]…
NBIF v Minister for Immigration [2006] FMCA 182
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…State of Tasmania (1956) 95 CLR 460, 477 (Dixon CJ, McTiernan, Williams, Fullagar and Taylor JJ); Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72. [18](1998) 193 CLR 72, 97.…
Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) [2005] VSCA 298
Citation 8 (Para 1)

…v Petit-Breuilh (No 2) [1999] VSC 395 [4]–[5] (Balmford J). [38] Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435, 440–441 [17]–[20] (Warren CJ, Maxwell P and Harper AJA) (‘ Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm ’). [39]Ibid 441 [23]. [40] Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 [93] (Redl…
Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2005] VSCA 185
Citation 9 (Para 1)

…A further consideration relevant to the award of costs is the rejection of a ‘ Calderbank offer’[35] — an offer of settlement expressed to be without prejudice save as to costs. The law is eager to encourage the private resolution of disputes.[36] As such, where the offeree of a Calderbank offer rej…
Mead v Watson [2005] NSWCA 133
Citation 10 (Para 1)

…cial Assets Ltd (1992) 174 CLR 178; Silvia v Brodyn (n 20) 393 [49] (Hodgson JA, Ipp JA agreeing at 399 [86], Basten JA agreeing at 399 [87]), citing Mead v Watson (2005) 23 ACLC 718 (‘ Mead v Watson ’); Mischel v Mischel Holdings (n 19) [53]–[59]; JGM Nominees (n 19) [41] (Neave JA, Kyrou AJA agreeing at [84]). [25]Se…
Hypec Electronics Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mead [2004] NSWSC 731
Citation 11 (Para 1)

…1996) 11; City & Suburban Pty Ltd v Smith (Federal Court of Australia, Merkel J, 31 July 1998) 4; Hypec Electronics Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mead (2004) 61 NSWLR 169, 194 [99] (Campbell J); Re Lonnex (n 9) [19]. [59]Although the general approach to litigation at first instance will likely continue to apply where the persona…
Kirwan v Cresvale Far East Ltd (in liq) [2002] NSWCA 395
Citation 12

…uidation) [1971] 1 NSWLR 72, Irons v. Merchant Capital Limited (1994) 116 FLR 204 at 209-10, and Kirwan v. Cresvale Far East Limited (In Liquidation) [2002] NSWCA 395, (2002) 44 ACSR 21. I generally agree with the discussion of the authorities by White J in Mendarma Pty. Limited (In Liquidation) (No.2) [2007] NSWSC…
Bartlem Pty Ltd v CMMC Pty Ltd (Receiver and Manager Appointed) [2001] FCA 1352
Citation 13 (Para 1)

…ee Calderbank v Calderbank [1976] Fam 93. [36]See Grbavac v Hart [1997] 1 VR 154, 164 (Hayne JA), quoting Maitland Hospital v Fisher [No 2] (1992) 27 NSWLR 721, 724 (Kirby P, Mahoney JA and Samuels AJA). [37]See, generally, National Australia Bank v Petit-Breuilh (No 2) [1999] VSC 395 [4]–[5] (Balmford J). [38] Hazeld…
Yanner v Eaton [1999] HCA 53
Citation 14 (Para 1)

…s to operate for appeals,[33] there may be features unique to appeals that warrant departure from that principle.[34] [33]See, eg, Yanner v Eaton (1999) 201 CLR 351, 412 [5] (Gleeson CJ, Gaudron, McHugh, Gummow, Kirby, Hayne and Callinan JJ). [34]See, generally, G E Dal Pont, Law of Costs (LexisNexis Butterworths, 4…
Oshlack v Richmond River Council [1998] HCA 11
Citation 15 (Para 1)

…Milne v Attorney‑General for the State of Tasmania (1956) 95 CLR 460, 477 (Dixon CJ, McTiernan, Williams, Fullagar and Taylor JJ); Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72. [18](1998) 193 CLR 72, 97.…
Knight v FP Special Assets Ltd [1992] HCA 28
Citation 16 (Para 1)

…ss or impropriety,[26] such that justice dictates that costs should be awarded against him or her personally.[27] [24] Knight v FP Special Assets Ltd (1992) 174 CLR 178; Silvia v Brodyn (n 20) 393 [49] (Hodgson JA, Ipp JA agreeing at 399 [86], Basten JA agreeing at 399 [87]), citing Mead v Watson (2005) 23 ACLC 718 (…
Milne v Attorney-General For the State of Tasmania [1956] HCA 48
Citation 17 (Para 1)

…7(1). [16]See generally Spencer v Dowling [1997] 2 VR 127, 147 (Winneke P). [17] Milne v Attorney‑General for the State of Tasmania (1956) 95 CLR 460, 477 (Dixon CJ, McTiernan, Williams, Fullagar and Taylor JJ); Oshlack v Richmond River Council (1998) 193 CLR 72. [18](1998) 193 CLR 72, 97.…
Rosenthal v Rosenthal [1910] HCA 47
Citation 18 (Para 1)

…epresentative is a respondent : G E Dal Pont, Law of Costs (LexisNexis Butterworths, 4 th ed, 2018) 726 [20.18]. [60] Rosenthal v Rosenthal (1910) 11 CLR 87, 99 (Higgins J); Re McIntyre [1993] 2 Qd R 383, 388 (Thomas J, McPherson ACJ agreeing at 383, Byrne J agreeing at 388); Australian Incentive Plan Pty Ltd v Att…
Kennedy, David v Australian Mutual Provident Society (ARBN 008 387 371) [1996] FCA 1045
Citation 19

…[42] Adsett v Berlouis (1992) 37 FCR 201, 211–212 (Northrop, Wilcox and Cooper JJ) (‘ Adsett v Berlouis ’).…
Adsett v Berlouis [1992] FCA 368
Citation 20

…[42] Adsett v Berlouis (1992) 37 FCR 201, 211–212 (Northrop, Wilcox and Cooper JJ) (‘ Adsett v Berlouis ’).…
Re Australia's Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) [2019] VSC 115
Citation 21 (Para 1)

…iq) & Anor v Robert Wiederstein & Ors [2018] VSC 37 (‘ ARB (in liq) v Wiederstein’ ). [2] Re Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) [2019] VSC 115 (‘ Re ARB ’).…
Australia's Residential Builder Pty Ltd (In Liq) v Robert Wiederstein [2018] VSC 37
Citation 22 (Para 1)

…ohrt as liquidator of ARB and ARBD, and the third party, WC. [1] Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) & Anor v Robert Wiederstein & Ors [2018] VSC 37 (‘ ARB (in liq) v Wiederstein’ ). [2] Re Australia’s Residential Builder Pty Ltd (in liq) [2019] VSC 115 (‘ Re ARB ’).…
United Petroleum Pty Ltd v Bonnie View Petroleum Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (No 2) [2017] VSC 334
Citation 23 (Para 1)

…itigation and the person who has been conducting it’. See also United Petroleum Pty Ltd v Bonnie View Petroleum Pty Ltd (In Liq) (No 2) [2017] VSC 334 [9(v)] (Kennedy J). [26] Mead v Watson (n 24) 721 [14], 745 [160]; Green v CGU Insurance Ltd (2008) 67 ACSR 105, 114 [27] (Hodgson JA, Campbell JA agreeing at 127…
Mischel v Mischel Holdings Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2012] VSC 421
Citation 24 (Para 1)

…the company’s assets.[20] [19] Re Tokenhouse Investments Ltd [1934] St R Qd 189, 195 (Blair CJ); Mischel v Mischel Holdings Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2012] VSC 421 [57] (Croft J) (‘ Mischel v Mischel Holdings ’) quoting JGM Nominees Pty Ltd v Australvic Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 3) [2010] VSC 623 [103] (Bell J) (‘ JGM…
JGM Nominees Pty Ltd v Australvic Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 3) [2010] VSC 623
Citation 25 (Para 1)

…in liq) (No 2) [2012] VSC 421 [57] (Croft J) (‘ Mischel v Mischel Holdings ’) quoting JGM Nominees Pty Ltd v Australvic Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 3) [2010] VSC 623 [103] (Bell J) (‘ JGM Nominees ’). [20] Silvia v Brodyn Pty Ltd (2007) 25 ACLC 385, 394 [52] (Hodgson JA, Ipp JA agreeing at 399 [86], Basten JA agreeing a…
Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351
Citation 26 (Para 1)

…[17]–[20] (Warren CJ, Maxwell P and Harper AJA) (‘ Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm ’). [39]Ibid 441 [23]. [40] Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 [93] (Redlich J), quoted in Hazeldene's Chicken Farm (n 38) 442 [28].…
National Australia Bank Ltd v Petit-Breuilh (No 2) [1999] VSC 395
Citation 27 (Para 1)

…r [No 2] (1992) 27 NSWLR 721, 724 (Kirby P, Mahoney JA and Samuels AJA). [37]See, generally, National Australia Bank v Petit-Breuilh (No 2) [1999] VSC 395 [4]–[5] (Balmford J). [38] Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435, 440–441 [17]–[20] (Warren CJ, Maxwell P an…

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