Tranchita v Danehill Nominees Pty Ltd

In the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the case of Tranchita v Danehill Nominees Pty Ltd involved Vincenzo Tranchita, the plaintiff, who sought an extension of an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Registrar of Titles from registering certain land transfers lodged on behalf of the defendants. The legal issues centered on whether the plaintiff was required to be ready and willing to complete a contract of sale at the time the right was exercised, and whether the injunction should be extended to trial. The court found that the plaintiff's statement of readiness and willingness to accept an offer to purchase the relevant interests in accordance with the agreement was sufficient. The court further concluded that there was a serious question to be tried and that the balance of convenience lay in favour of the plaintiff. Consequently, the injunction was extended to trial, with liberty for each defendant to apply to vary or discharge the injunction should circumstances change.