Wickens and Brewer and Ors

In the matter of *Wickens and Brewer and Ors*, heard before Judge Altobelli, the applicant, Ms Wickens, sought orders concerning the occupation of a residence and farming property, the management of a farming enterprise, and access to partnership assets. The respondent was Mr Brewer, and other parties, Mr H Brewer, Mr L Brewer, and Mr A Brewer, were also involved. The dispute appears to relate to the management and disposition of assets within a farming partnership.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim orders regarding the use and occupation of the jointly held property, the management of the farming business, and the financial arrangements for the applicant's support and the maintenance of partnership accounts. The court also needed to ensure that the other named respondents facilitated compliance with any orders made.

Judge Altobelli ordered that Ms Wickens be entitled to the sole use and occupation of the residence and farming property, and be solely responsible for the management of the farming enterprise. Ms Wickens was also ordered to maintain clear records of all partnership transactions and provide these to Mr Brewer (or the executor/administrator of his estate) quarterly. She was permitted to use partnership assets and funds for her reasonable day-to-day support. The other named respondents were directed to do all things necessary to comply with these orders. The matter was listed for further hearing.