Seven Network Limited v News Limited [2003] FCA 388

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Seven Network Limited v News Limited [2003] FCA 388

PRACTICE & PROCEDURE – motion to strike out pleadings – causes of action pleaded under s 45(2) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 – statement of claim fails to plead a sufficient link between the provisions of an alleged contract, agreement or understanding and the alleged lessening of competition. Federal Court Rules, O11 r 16 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), Part IV, s 45(2) BT Australia Pty Ltd v New South Wales [1999] ATPR (Digest) 46-187 cited. Banque Commerciale SA (in Liq) v Akhil Holdings Limited (1990) 169 CLR 279 cited. Multigroup Distribution Services Pty Ltd v TNT Australia Pty Ltd (1996) ATPR 41-522 cited. The Bega Co-operative Society Limited v The Milk Authority of the Australian Capital Territory (FCA, 12 May 1992, unreported) cited. Trade Practices Commission v David Jones (Australia) Pty Ltd (1985) 7 FCR 109 cited. Sammy Russo Supplies Pty Ltd v Australian Safeway Stores Pty Ltd [1998] ATPR 41-641 cited. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Visy Paper Pty Ltd (2000) 186 ALR 731 cited. ASX Operations Pty Ltd v Pont Data Australia Pty Ltd (No 1) (1990) 27 FCR 460 cited. Rural Press Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (2002) 118 FCR 236 cited. Tillmanns Butcheries Pty Ltd v Australasian Meat Industry Employees' Union (1979) 27 ALR 367 cited. News Ltd v Australian Rugby Football League Ltd (1996) 64 FCR 410 cited. Dowling v Dalgety Australia Ltd (1992) 34 FCR 109 cited. Boral Besser Masonry Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (2003) 195 ALR 609 cited. Queensland Wire Industries Pty Ltd v Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd (1989) 167 CLR 177 cited. SEVEN NETWORK LIMITED & ANOR v NEWS LIMITED & ORS N 1223 of 2002 SACKVILLE J SYDNEY 6 MAY 2003

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