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Varandra Holdings Pty Ltd v Bevan
[2024] QSC 203
Citation 1
(Para 3)
…ermine whether the asserted dispute is real and not plainly vexatious or frivolous (see for example Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357). Recent invention…
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In the matter of Platypus Impact Housing Australia Limited
[2024] NSWSC 753
Citation 2
…that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, or…
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In the matter of TZI Australia Pty Limited
[2024] NSWSC 493
Citation 3
…that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, or…
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In the matter of Amin Property Group Pty Ltd; In the matter of Amin Homes Hadiqat Woolgen Pty Ltd; In the matter of Amin Homes Murooj Woolgen Pty Ltd
[2023] NSWSC 1591
Citation 4
…e creditor and that a claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 at 460, 467 per Beazley J (as her Honour then was); In the matter of Oztec Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 1234 at [22] per Black J…” 18. (2019) 99 NSWLR 397; (20…
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Sunfrt Pty Ltd v Lithium Battery Storage Pty Ltd
[2023] QSC 164
Citation 5
(Para 13)
…ontec Automotive Tooling Pty Ltd v Allsteel Australia Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 555 at [34]. [18] Chadwick Industries (South Cost) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at 39 per Lockhart J; C & E Pty Ltd v Corrigan [2006] 2 Qd R 399 at 404 per Keane JA. [19] Ligon at [9]. [20] Karimbla Construction Services Pty Ltd v Alliance Gr…
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In the matter of Linmas Holdings Pty Ltd
[2023] NSWSC 791
Citation 6
…d that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, o…
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In the matter of Libdy Developments Pty Ltd
[2023] NSWSC 647
Citation 7
…d that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, o…
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In the matter of Garslev Holdings Pty Ltd
[2023] NSWSC 346
Citation 8
(Para 28)
…the creditor and that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-357; [1993] FCA 951; Britten-Norman at [30]; Grandview at [8] and [62]-[66].…
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CBS Commercial Canberra Pty Ltd v Axis Commercial (ACT) Pty Ltd, in the matter of CBS Commercial Canberra Pty Ltd
[2022] FCA 544
Citation 9
(Para 7)
…Ltd (2013) 85 NSWLR 601; [2013] NSWCA 344 (Beazley P, Meagher and Gleeson JJA) at [30], citing Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 at 467 (Beazley J, as her Honour then was); Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Ltd v OSCTY Pty Ltd (1995) 17 ACSR 128 ( Chase Manhattan ) at 136 (Lindgren J)…
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In the matter of Priority Matters Pty Ltd
[2022] NSWSC 3
Citation 10
…law that s 459H requires the Court to be satisfied that there is a “serious question to be tried”: see Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] at 467, or “an issue deserving of a hearing” as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor: see Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited…
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In the matter of Macarthur Projects Pty Ltd
[2021] NSWSC 1705
Citation 11
…law that s 459H requires the Court to be satisfied that there is a “serious question to be tried”: see Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] at 467, or “an issue deserving of a hearing” as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor: see Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited…
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In the matter of Horizons (Asia) Pty Ltd
[2021] NSWSC 1690
Citation 12
…law that s 459H requires the Court to be satisfied that there is a “serious question to be tried”: see Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] at 467, or “an issue deserving of a hearing” as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor: see Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited…
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In the matter of Srini Associates Pty Ltd
[2021] NSWSC 1685
Citation 13
…law that s 459H requires the Court to be satisfied that there is a “serious question to be tried”: see Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] at 467, or “an issue deserving of a hearing” as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor: see Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited…
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In the matter of Aegros Ltd
[2021] NSWSC 1495
Citation 14
…law that s 459H requires the Court to be satisfied that there is a “serious question to be tried”: see Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] at 467, or “an issue deserving of a hearing” as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor: see Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited…
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Re Savemore Wholesale Pty Ltd
[2021] NSWSC 307
Citation 15
(Para 34)
…e and not frivolous or vexatious: Re Morris Catering (Australia) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 605; Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-357; [1993] FCA 951. The Court of Appeal has in turn explained the test for an offsetting claim in Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis and Techn…
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In the matter of Fujian Xingxing Restaurant Pty Limited
[2020] NSWSC 1131
Citation 16
…SR 601 Re Verma; Ex parte Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [1984] FCA 340; (1985) 4 FCR 181 Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 Spencer Constructions Pty Ltd v G & M Aldridge Pty Ltd [1997] FCA 681; (1997) 76 FCR 452 The MCF Group Pty Limited v GJB Legal Pty Limited trading as Byles Anjos Law…
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Re Essential Media and Entertainment Pty Ltd
[2020] NSWSC 990
Citation 17
…7) 214 FLR 393; (2007) 25 ACLC 1392; [2007] NSWSC 1143 Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 Smith v Henniken-Major & Co (A Firm) (2002) 3 WLR 1848 Spencer Constructions Pty Ltd v G&M Aldridge Pty Ltd [1997] FCA 681; (1997) 76 FCR 452 Telstra Corporation Limited v Ivory; Telstra Corporation Li…
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In the matter of Vista Del Mare Pty Ltd
[2020] NSWSC 938
Citation 18
(Para 12)
…ous or vexatious: Re Morris Catering (Australia) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 605; Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 951; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-357. The Court of Appeal has in turn explained the test for an offsetting claim in Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis and Technology Australia…
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Better Mortgage and Financial Services Pty Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, in the matter of Better Mortgage and Financial Services Pty Ltd
[2020] FCA 675
Citation 19
(Para 6)
…Pty Ltd (1994) 12 ACSR 785 at 787 ; Re UGL Process Solutions Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 1256 at [6] and Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at 39. So much must be accepted.…
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Re Renu Waste Pty Ltd
[2020] NSWSC 108
Citation 20
…ration Data Base Pty Ltd v Pauline Goodyer Real Estate Pty Ltd [2007] NSWSC 59 Scanhill v Century 21 Australasia [Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451] Solid Investments Australia Pty Ltd v Clifford (2010) 27 VR 41; [2010] VSCA 59 Spirovski v Univest Assett Merchants Syndicators Pty Ltd & Anor [2013] VSC 728 Streetwise Propert…
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In the matter of Cooperbrown Pty Ltd
[2019] NSWSC 1341
Citation 21
(Para 37)
…vexatious: Re Morris Catering (Australia) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 605; Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 951; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356–357; Beauty Health Group Ltd v Sholl [2011] NSWSC 77 at [23]. It was common ground between the parties that the SOPA does not prevent a defendant as…
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Verimark Pty Ltd v Passiontree Velvet Pty Ltd
[2019] NSWSC 455
Citation 22
(Para 38)
…tralia Pty Ltd v KWA Design Group Pty Ltd (1999) 17 ACLC 456; Re Morris Catering (Aust) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601; Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37).…
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In the matter of Harmon International Holdings Pty Ltd
[2019] NSWSC 413
Citation 23
(Para 53)
…sideration of the evidence of each party to the dispute (which may not be a genuine one). As Lockhart J stated in Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at [35]:…
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Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd
[2019] NSWCA 60
Citation 24
…stion to be tried that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (199…
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Aussie Hoist Property Pty Ltd v Mulqueen
[2018] FCA 1493
Citation 25
(Para 14)
…Justice Lockhart summarised the relevant principles in Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at 39: The notion of a ‘genuine dispute’ … suggests to me that the court must be satisfied that there is a dispute that is not plainly vexatious or frivolous. It must be satisfied that there is a cla…
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Securicom (NSW) Pty Ltd v Charter Pacific Corporation Limited
[2018] QSC 109
Citation 26
(Para 17)
…estion to be tried that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim ( Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 at 467), or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious ( Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37),…
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Niroda Holdings Pty Ltd v Road Contractors Pty Ltd
[2018] WASC 10
Citation 27
(Para 5)
…ted resolution.[18] [17] Central City Pty Ltd v Montevento Holdings Pty Ltd [2011] WASCA 5 [12] (Murphy JA), citing Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, 39 (Lockhart J). [18] Createc Pty Ltd v Design Signs Pty Ltd [52] (Martin CJ).…
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In the matter of Erma Properties Pty Limited
[2017] NSWSC 1748
Citation 28
…y Ltd v Belle Property East Pty Ltd [2001] NSWSC 743) and is not frivolous or vexatious ( Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37).”…
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In the matter of Trico Constructions Pty Limited
[2017] NSWSC 1831
Citation 29
(Para 16)
…t the creditor and that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 47 FCR 451; 120 ALR 173; 12 ACSR 341 at 356–357. In Re Morris Catering (Aust) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 605, Thomas J in turn observed th…
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In the matter of Creata (Aust) Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2017] NSWSC 1090
Citation 30
(Para 43)
…t the creditor and that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451; 120 ALR 173; 12 ACSR 341. I otherwise summarised the relevant principles relating to an offsetting claim in Re Pages Sales Pty Ltd [2016] NSWSC 616…
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Smith v Young
[2017] FCCA 1085
Citation 31
(Para 4)
…d “statutory demand” cases which operate in the corporate insolvency context, with reference to Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ASCR 341 (“ Scanhill ”) at page 354, where the Federal Court considered it “inconceivable” that expert evidence would be required to consider…
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In the matter of Bastow Civil Constructions Pty Ltd
[2017] NSWSC 934
Citation 32
…d [2017] NSWSC 236 - Re Pages Sales Pty Ltd [2016] NSWSC 616 - Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451; 120 ALR 173; 12 ACSR 341 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Bastow Civil Constructions Pty Limited (Plaintiff) Networx Construction Pty Limited (Defendant) Representation: Coun…
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Diploma Construction (WA) Pty Ltd v Consummo Painting Pty Ltd
[2017] WASC 31
Citation 33
(Para 4)
…us question to be tried that the person on whom the demand has been served has an offsetting claim: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 357, or (b)that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious: Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR…
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Re Datlas-Rahme Construction Pty Ltd
[2016] NSWSC 1833
Citation 34
…he court is satisfied that there is a serious question to be tried that a party has an offsetting claim (Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia; (1993) 47 FCR 451; 120 ALR 173; 12 ACSR 341) or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1…
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In the matter of Selin Australia Pty Limited
[2016] NSWSC 1908
Citation 35
(Para 2)
…lished, and that that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356–357; Macleay Nominees Pty Ltd v Belle Property East Pty Ltd [2001] NSWSC 743 at [18]; BBB Constructions Pty Ltd v Frankipile Australia Pty Ltd [20…
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Sinergia Construction Project Management Pty Ltd v Clear Interiors Pty Ltd
[2016] FCA 1256
Citation 36
(Para 7)
…es on an application for interlocutory relief, namely that there is a serious question to be tried: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 at 465 (Beazley J); Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Ltd v Oscty Pty Ltd (1995) 17 ACSR 128 at 135 — 136 (Lindgren J).…
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In the matter of Geitonia Pty Ltd
[2016] NSWSC 1243
Citation 37
…and that the claim rises to the level of a serious question to be tried ( Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341), is based on a cause of action advanced in good faith for an amount claimed in good faith ( Macleay Nominees Pty Ltd v Belle Property East Pty Ltd [2001] NSWSC 743) and is no…
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Re Pages Sales Pty Ltd
[2016] NSWSC 616
Citation 38
…he court is satisfied that there is a serious question to be tried that a party has an offsetting claim (Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia; (1993) 47 FCR 451; 120 ALR 173; 12 ACSR 341) or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1…
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Re Statewide Developments Realty Pty Ltd
[2016] NSWSC 154
Citation 39
(Para 8)
…as to whether the company has such a claim against the creditor and that claim is arguable: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-7; Re Morris Catering (Australia) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 603–4 . Mr Bedrossian relied upon my summary of the principles app…
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Re Wollongong Coal Ltd
[2015] NSWSC 1680
Citation 40
(Para 11)
…Hanave Pty Ltd (1994) 12 ACSR 785 at 787; Re UGL Process Solutions Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 1256 at [6]. In Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at 39, Lockhart J observed that:…
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In the matter of PPK Group Limited
[2015] NSWSC 1498
Citation 41
(Para 26)
…or and that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-7. In Re Morris Catering (Aust) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 at 605, in the context of an offsetting claim, Thomas J observed that:…
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In the matter of Butmall Pty Ltd
[2015] NSWSC 1211
Citation 42
(Para 4)
…t the creditor and that claim is made in good faith and is arguable and not frivolous or vexatious: Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 12 ACSR 341 at 356-357; and see the comprehensive review of the relevant authorities by the Court of Appeal in Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis & Technology Aus…
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Re Diveva Pty Ltd
[2015] NSWSC 509
Citation 43
…isfied that there is a serious question to be tried that a party has an offsetting claim (Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 47 FCR 451) or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious (Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37). In othe…
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PrimeSpace Property Investment Ltd v Vienne Pty Ltd
[2015] FCA 326
Citation 44
(Para 16)
…generally recognised that the satisfaction which the Court requires “is not a particularly high one” (see Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37 at 39 per Lockhart J); (d)reference was also made to Barrett J’s observations in Panel Tech Industries (Australia) Pty Ltd v Australian Skyreach Equ…
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Re MK Group Phoenix Pty Ltd
[2014] NSWSC 1467
Citation 45
…tions Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 1256 - Royal Premier Pty Ltd v Taleski [2001] WASCA 48 - Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 12 ACSR 341 - Spencer Constructions Pty Ltd v G & M Aldridge Pty Ltd [1997] FCA 681; (1997) 76 FCR 452 - TR Administration Pty Ltd v Frank Marchetti & Sons Pty L…
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Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd v Doric Contractors Pty Ltd
[2014] WASC 206
Citation 46
(Para 6)
…(787); Jarpab Pty Ltd v Winter t/as Boldon Haulage (1994) 14 ACSR 255, 261. In that context, Lockhart J said, in Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, 39: 'The notion of a "genuine dispute" … suggests to me that the Court must be satisfied that there is a dispute that is not plainly vexati…
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Gendredge Pty Ltd v Programmed Total Marine Services Pty Ltd
[2014] WASC 133
Citation 47
(Para 1)
…787); Jarpab Pty Ltd v Winter t/as Boldon Haulage (1994) 14 ACSR 255, 261. 12In that context, Lockhart J said, in Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37, 39: 'The notion of a "genuine dispute" … suggests to me that the Court must be satisfied that there is a dispute that is not plainly vexati…
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In the matter of Passion Projects (allyouneedislove) Pty Ltd
[2014] NSWSC 345
Citation 48
…y Ltd v Century 21 Australasia [1993] FCA 618; (1993) 47 FCR 451) or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious ( Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37). In other words, the claim must be bona fide and a truly existing fact and not spurious, hypothetical, illusory or misconceived ( Ozone M…
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In the matter of International Materials and Technologies Pty Ltd
[2014] NSWSC 168
Citation 49
…im ( Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia (1993) 47 FCR 451) or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious ( Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Ltd v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Ltd (1994) 13 ACSR 37). In other words, the claim must be bona fide and a truly existing fact and not spurious, hypothetical, illusory or misconceived ( Ozone M…
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In the matter of Express Direct Services Pty Limited
[2014] NSWSC 1494
Citation 50
(Para 1)
…s is whether there is a serious question to be tried that a party has an offsetting claim [ Scanhill Pty Limited v Century 21 Australasia Pty Limited (1993) 12 ACSR 341], or that the claim is not frivolous or vexatious [ Chadwick Industries (South Coast) Pty Limited v Condensing Vaporisers Pty Limited (1994) 13 ACSR…