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Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed)(In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd

Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed)(In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd

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AGLC: Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed)(In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61
Case: [2016] VSC 61
Decision Date: 1 March 2016

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Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed)(In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61

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Citation 1 (Para 16)

…Vic) Pty Ltd [2014] VSCA 165; (2014) 48 VR 558 at [201] (Redlich, Whelan and Santamaria JJ); Willmott Forests Ltd (in liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61 at [34] (Deham AsJ)) in relation to the cognate rules in the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules (Vic) dated 2005 and 2015. Indeed, as the…
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Citation 2 (Para 8)

…ralia, Belgravia Nominees Pty Ltd v Lowe Pty Ltd .[5] [4] Willmont Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (in liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61 [30] (Derham AsJ). [5] Belgravia Nominees Pty Ltd v Lowe Pty Ltd [2017] WASCA 127 [46].…
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Citation 3 (Para 18)

…Ltd (In Liq) v Moore [2017] NSWSC 709 at [217]; Willmott Forests Ltd (recs and mgrs apptd) (in liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61). In Southern Cross Mine Management Pty Ltd v Ensham Resources Pty Ltd [2004] QSC 457, Chesterman J said at [15]: In any cause of action in respect of which causation is a…
Wyzenbeek v Australasian Marine Imports Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 1460
Citation 4 (Para 8)

…up Ltd (In Liq) v Moore [2017] NSWSC 709 at [217]; Willmott Forests Ltd (recs and mgrs apptd) (in liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61). In Southern Cross Mine Management Pty Ltd v Ensham Resources Pty Ltd [2004] QSC 457, Chesterman J said at [15]: In any cause of action in respect of which causation is…
Goldsmith v Goldsmith [2025] VSC 679
Citation 5 (Para 1)

…e that an amendment to an originating process will take effect from the date of the original filing.[28] [28] Willmott Forests Ltd v Armstrong Dubois [2016] VSC 61, [31] (citations omitted) (‘ Willmott v Armstrong ’).…
Hepi v Toyota Finance Australia Ltd [2025] VSC 121
Citation 6 (Para 1)

…ts claim so long as the substance is consistent with the original claims contained in the indorsement.[19] [19] Willmott Forests Ltd v Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61, [30] (‘ Willmott ’); Renowden v McMullin (1970) 123 CLR 584, 595-596 (‘ Renowden ’); Dundas v Incorporated Nominal Defendant [1976] VR 667, 669 (’ D…
Harris v Financial Services Partners Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 16
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…rs appointed)(in liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd ,[4] Derham AsJ considered the authorities before summarising the relevant principles as follows: [4][2016] VSC 61, [30] (citations omitted).…
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Citation 8 (Para 1)

…of action in a fresh proceeding.[37] [37]See, for example, Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers & Managers appointed) (In Liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61 at [31] and the cases there cited (Derham AsJ).…
Wheeldon and Fookes v Picture This Ballooning Pty Ltd (Ruling) [2025] VCC 824
Citation 9

…nk Pty Ltd v Paterson (2005) 223 CLR 283; Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed) (In liq) v Armstrong Dubois Pty Ltd [2016] VSC 61…

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Re Willmott Forests Limited [2012] VSCA 202
Citation 1 (Para 36)

…dustry Finance Committee (1999) 200 CLR 1 at [137]-[139]; Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers & Managers Appointed) (In Liq) v Willmott Growers Group Inc [2012] VSCA 202 at [36]-[37].…
Rossen v Airey [2012] WASCA 26
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…on Passenger Transport Board [1936] 3 All ER 83; Patterson v Richards [1963] VR 179; Ruzeu v Massey-Ferguson (Aust) Ltd [1983] VR 733; Rossen v Airey [2012] WASCA 26.…
East West Airlines Limited v Turner [2010] NSWCA 53
Citation 3

…ind,[25] or under a contract;[26] [25] Agtrack ; PSL Industries Ltd v Simplot Aust Pty Ltd (2003) 7 VR 106; [2003] VSCA 7. [26] Lloyd Steel Co (Aust) Pty Ltd v Jade Shipping SA (1985) 1 NSWLR 212; Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375 at [36].…
Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd v Hatfield [2005] HCA 38
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…edores Geelong [1997] 2 VR 676 at 680; Williams, Civil Procedure Victoria, paragraph 36.01.20. [22] Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd (t/as Spring Air) v Hatfield (2003) 7 VR 63; [2003] VSCA 6 (‘ Agtrack ’); Nesnah Nominees Pty Ltd v Blackwell (VSC, Eames J, No 90, 10 November 1998, unreported, BC9806044); Williams, Civil Pro…
Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375
Citation 5 (Para 36)

…Aust Pty Ltd (2003) 7 VR 106; [2003] VSCA 7. [26] Lloyd Steel Co (Aust) Pty Ltd v Jade Shipping SA (1985) 1 NSWLR 212; Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375 at [36].…
PSL Industries Ltd v Simplot Australia Pty Ltd [2003] VSCA 7
Citation 6

…on period arising under a statute of any kind,[25] or under a contract;[26] [25] Agtrack ; PSL Industries Ltd v Simplot Aust Pty Ltd (2003) 7 VR 106; [2003] VSCA 7. [26] Lloyd Steel Co (Aust) Pty Ltd v Jade Shipping SA (1985) 1 NSWLR 212; Dyno Wesfarmers Ltd v Knuckey [2003] NSWCA 375 at [36].…
Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd v Hatfield [2003] VSCA 6
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…1997] 2 VR 676 at 680; Williams, Civil Procedure Victoria, paragraph 36.01.20. [22] Agtrack (NT) Pty Ltd (t/as Spring Air) v Hatfield (2003) 7 VR 63; [2003] VSCA 6 (‘ Agtrack ’); Nesnah Nominees Pty Ltd v Blackwell (VSC, Eames J, No 90, 10 November 1998, unreported, BC9806044); Williams, Civil Procedure Victoria…
McKellar v Container Terminal Management Services Ltd [1999] FCA 1639
Citation 8 (Para 1)

…on in each Act is insufficient, embarrassing and should not be allowed.[74] [74] McKellar & Anor v Container Terminal Management Services Ltd & Ors (1999) 165 ALR 409 at [23] per Weinberg J; Giraffe World Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [1998] FCA 1560(1999) ATPR 41-699 at 42,540 pe…
Crimmins v Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee [1999] HCA 59
Citation 9

…[59]See s 254V of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). See also Crimmins v Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee (1999) 200 CLR 1 at [137]-[139]; Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers & Managers Appointed) (In Liq) v Willmott Growers Group Inc [2012] VSCA 202 at [36]-[37].…
Wardley Australia Ltd v Western Australia [1992] HCA 55
Citation 10

…[31](1992) 175 CLR 514.…
Bridge Shipping Pty Ltd v Grand Shipping SA [1991] HCA 45
Citation 11

…n a beneficial interpretation - the widest interpretation which its language will permit;[24] [24] Bridge Shipping Pty Ltd v Grant Shipping SA & Anor (1991) 173 CLR 231 at 260-261 per McHugh J when considering r 36.01(4) (Brennan and Deane JJ agreeing). The history of the rule suggests the same approach is to be take…
Banque Commerciale SA, En Liquidation v Akhil Holdings Ltd [1990] HCA 11
Citation 12 (Para 1)

…of fraud, it is incumbent on WFL to identify the case to be made clearly and distinctly.[85] [84] Banque Commerciale SA (In Liq) v Akhil Holdings Ltd (1990) 169 CLR 279. [85] Permanent Trustee Australia Co Ltd v FAI General Insurance Co Ltd (In Liq) (2002) 214 CLR 514 at [38].…
Sutherland Shire Council v Heyman [1985] HCA 41
Citation 13 (Para 1)

…the relevant damage (in the sense of injury) when analysing breaches of tortious and statutory duties including Sutherland Shire Council v Heyman (1985) 157 CLR 424; Hunt ; and Elna Australia Pty Ltd v International Computers (Australia) Pty Ltd (1987) 75 ALR 271.…
Mahony v J Kruschich (Demolitions) Pty Ltd [1985] HCA 37
Citation 14

…ect of the indorsement so that new courses of action are substituted (‘ Different Damage ’);[46] [45] Mahoney v J Kruschich (Demolitions) Pty Ltd (1985) 156 CLR 522 at 527; Hunt & Hunt v Mitchell Morgan Nominees Pty Ltd (2103) 247 CLR 613 at [24] (‘ Hunt ’ ). [46]Compare [36]-[38] of the FASOC with [12], [17] and [24…
Renowden v McMullin [1970] HCA 24
Citation 15

…PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Leave to amend statement of claim – Extent to which plaintiff can depart from indorsement on writ – Renowden v McMullin (1970) 123 CLR 584 – Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015 Order 14, Order 36.…
Concrete Constructions (NSW) Pty Limited v Nelson [1990] HCATrans 3
Citation 16

…the course of those activities or transactions which, of their nature, bear a trading or commercial character;[76] [76] Concrete Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd v Nelson (1990) 169 CLR 594, at 604 (Mason CJ, Deane, Dawson and Gaudron JJ); Goddard at [500].…
Lopez v Star World Enterprises Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 104
Citation 17 (Para 1)

…td & Ors (1999) 165 ALR 409 at [23] per Weinberg J; Giraffe World Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [1998] FCA 1560(1999) ATPR 41-699 at 42,540 per Lindgren J.…
Giraffe World Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Competition & Consumer Commission [1998] FCA 1560
Citation 18 (Para 1)

…ment Services Ltd & Ors (1999) 165 ALR 409 at [23] per Weinberg J; Giraffe World Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [1998] FCA 1560(1999) ATPR 41-699 at 42,540 per Lindgren J.…
Bond Corporation Pty Ltd v Thiess Contractors Pty Ltd [1988] FCA 73
Citation 19 (Para 1)

…. Relying on what French J[70] said in Bond Corporation Pty Ltd v Thiess Contractors Pty Ltd,[71] the Auditor submitted that: [70]as he then was. [71](1987) 14 FCR 215 at 222.…
Elna Australia Pty Ltd v International Computers (Australia) Pty Ltd [1987] FCA 249
Citation 20 (Para 1)

…se of injury) when analysing breaches of tortious and statutory duties including Sutherland Shire Council v Heyman (1985) 157 CLR 424; Hunt ; and Elna Australia Pty Ltd v International Computers (Australia) Pty Ltd (1987) 75 ALR 271.…
Elna Australia Pty Ltd v International Computers (Aust) Pty Ltd (No 2) [1987] FCA 230
Citation 21 (Para 1)

…s including Sutherland Shire Council v Heyman (1985) 157 CLR 424; Hunt ; and Elna Australia Pty Ltd v International Computers (Australia) Pty Ltd (1987) 75 ALR 271.…
Bond Corporation Pty Ltd v Thiess Contractors Pty Ltd [1987] FCA 206
Citation 22

…[77] Bond Corporation Pty Ltd v Thiess Contractors Pty Ltd (1987) 14 FCR 215 at 220 per French J (as he then was) when speaking of the giving of advice by a professional engineer; Goddard at [503]…
Phelps v Western Mining Corporation Ltd [1978] FCA 50
Citation 23

…e and commercial communication, the terms are clearly of the widest import;[75] [75] Re Ku-ring-gai Co-operative Building Society (No 12) Ltd (1978) 36 FLR 134 at 167 per Deane J; Goddard Elliott v Fritsch [2012] VSC 87 at [499] (‘ Goddard ’).…
Hoh v Frosthollow Pty Ltd [2014] VSC 77
Citation 24 (Para 1)

…parties referred to Hoh v Frosthollow Pty Ltd,[38] where I have previously summarised the relevant principles. It is unnecessary to repeat them. [38][2014] VSC 77.…
Goddard Elliott v Fritsch [2012] VSC 87
Citation 25 (Para 499)

…est import;[75] [75] Re Ku-ring-gai Co-operative Building Society (No 12) Ltd (1978) 36 FLR 134 at 167 per Deane J; Goddard Elliott v Fritsch [2012] VSC 87 at [499] (‘ Goddard ’).…
NLC Holdings Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) v State of Victoria [2009] VSC 603
Citation 26

…[9][2009] VSC 603 (‘ NLC Holdings ’).…
Duncan Davis (Sales) Pty Ltd v Davis [2008] VSC 127
Citation 27 (Para 36)

…[27] Duncan Davis (Sales) Pty Ltd v Davis [2008] VSC 127 at [36].…
LT King Pty Ltd v Besser [2002] VSC 354
Citation 28 (Para 24)

…[79] LT King Pty Ltd v Besser (2002) 172 FLR 140; [2002] VSC 354 at [24]; Goddard at [509].…
Wintle v Conaust (Vic) Pty Ltd [2001] VSC 315
Citation 29

…o 12377/91, 7 May 1993, unreported); Re WM Train & Co Pty Ltd (VSC, Beach J, No 8341/94, 24 January 1995, unreported); Wintle v Conaust (Vic) Pty Ltd [2001] VSC 315; Williams, Civil Procedure Victoria , paragraph 36.01.230.…

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