References: (1989) 15 ACLR 348
Links: NSW
Coram: Rogers CJ
(New South Wales) The parties had guaranteed borrowings of a third party. The plaintiff had paid on call, and now sought a contribution from the defendant. After issue, the defedant began a winding up petition. The plaintiff sought leave to continue the action.
Held: It was a given that a plaintiff in this position must demonstrate a prima facie case. It had not done so here, but an arguable case had been shown, and this could be supplemented later by affidavit evidence. The claim could proceed.
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Enron Metals and Commodity Ltd (in Administration) -v- HIH Casualty and General Insurance Limited ChD (Times 06-Apr-05)
The claimant company sought leave whilst in administration to bring arbitration proceedings against the defendant insurers.
Held: In exercising the discretion given by the section, the court had only to decide whether the claim was so bad that . .
