Salter and Salter and Ors (No 2)

In *Salter and Salter and Ors (No 2)*, Berman J of the Family Court of Australia considered an interim application in property proceedings. The dispute involved a partnership where two partners sought dissolution, while a third partner opposed it. The matter was listed for a final hearing, and one partner sought to attend an inspection and valuation of property.

The court was required to determine whether to dissolve the partnership at this interim stage, given that the matter was already scheduled for a final hearing and there was no dispute between the partners regarding the dissolution itself. Additionally, the court considered the application for inspection and valuation of property.

Berman J's reasoning focused on the procedural stage of the proceedings and the nature of interim orders. The court noted that the final hearing was imminent and that the partners themselves did not dispute the dissolution. The court made a series of orders for the disclosure of documents by the wife, husband, and Mr F Salter, relating to financial matters, property, and livestock. A joint single expert was appointed to value a light aeroplane. The court also ordered the directors of the second respondent to provide information to enable the lodgement of outstanding tax returns and financial statements.

Ultimately, the interim proceedings were dismissed, and the matter was listed for trial directions.