Tate and Dunstan

In the matter of *Tate and Dunstan*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned the division of assets between the parties. The court was required to make orders regarding the financial settlement between them.

The primary legal issue before the court was the appropriate distribution of the parties' assets, including a specific sum of money and a property. The court also had to determine the consequences of non-compliance with its orders, particularly concerning the sale of a home and the distribution of its proceeds.

Cronin J ordered the respondent to pay the applicant $150,000 within 90 days, with each party retaining other assets in their possession. In the event of non-payment, the respondent was directed to sell their home at F Town. The proceeds of this sale were to be applied first to sale costs, then to rectification of title costs, followed by the $150,000 payment to the applicant with accrued interest, and any remaining balance to the respondent. The court also certified that engaging counsel was reasonable and dismissed the parties' respective applications and responses, subject to any costs applications.