Maxwell-Smith v S & E Hall Pty Limited, in the matter of Maxwell-Smith [2006] FCA 825

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Maxwell-Smith v S & E Hall Pty Limited, in the matter of Maxwell-Smith [2006] FCA 825

BANKRUPTCY – application to set aside bankruptcy notice – whether cross claim, set off or cross demand – whether any claims have reasonable prospects of success BANKRUPTCY – power to set aside bankruptcy notice – discretion to set aside for abuse of process - whether bankruptcy notice constitutes abuse of process – collateral purpose – undue pressure – inference of collateral purpose Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) – ss 30 41(7) and 40(1)(g)

Maxwell-Smith v S & E Hall, in the matter of Maxwell-Smith [2004]FCA 840 referred to Re Brink; Ex parte Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited (1980) 44 FLR 135 cited Re Ling; Ex parte Ling v Commonwealth of Australia (1995) 58 FCR 129 cited Guss v Johnstone (2000) 171 ALR 598 cited Re Glew; Glew v Harrowell of Hunt and Hunt Lawyers (2003) 198 ALR 331 cited Ebert v Union Trustee Co of Australia Limited (1960) 104 CLR 346 cited Batistatos v Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales [2006] HCA 27 referred to Laferla v Birdon Sands Pty Limited (2005) Aust Tort Rep 81-786 referred to Re Briggs; Ex Parte Briggs v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (1986) 12 FCR 310 cited Re Athans; Ex Parte Athans (1991) 29 FCR 302 cited Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Forge (2004) 48 ACSR 474 cited Amos v Brisbane TV Limited (2000) 100 FCR 82 cited Brunninghausen v Glavanics [1998] FCA 230 cited Re Sarina; Ex parte Wollondilly Shire Council (1980) 43 FLR 163 cited Slack v Bottoms English Solicitors [2002] FCA 1445 cited Ellis v Wallsend District Hospital (1989) 17 NSWLR 553 cited Corney v Brien (1951) 84 CLR 343 cited INGE MAXWELL-SMITH v S & E HALL PTY LIMITED IN THE MATTER OF INGE MAXWELL-SMITH NSD 924 of 2006 JACOBSON J 3 JULY 2006 SYDNEY IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA