Hume Computers Pty Ltd ACN 003 154 827 v Exact International BV [2006] FCA 1440

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Hume Computers Pty Ltd ACN 003 154 827 v Exact International BV [2006] FCA 1440

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – service of originating process – service outside Australia – proper construction of exclusive jurisdiction clause – applicable principles – whether clause applies to claims of contravention of Trade Practices Act – representations prior to and during course of agreement – motion to stay Federal Court proceedings – leave granted to serve outside jurisdiction – stay refused

Federal Court Rules – Order 8 rule 2, Order 8 rule 3 Trade Practices Act – ss 51A, 51AC, 52 Akai Pty Ltd v People's Insurance Company Ltd (1996) 188 CLR 418 followed Australian Competition & Consumer Commission v CG Berbatis Holdings Pty Ltd [2000] FCA 1376 cited Australian Competition & Consumer Commission v 4WD Systems Pty Ltd (2003) 200 ALR 491 cited Bonython v Commonwealth (1950) 81 CLR 486 cited FAI General Insurance Co Ltd v Ocean Marine Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association Ltd (1996) 41 NSWLR 117 cited Hi-Fert Pty Ltd v Kiukiang Maritime Carriers Inc (No 5) (1998) 90 FCR 1 followed Incitec Ltd v Alkimos Shipping Corporation (2004) 138 FCR 496 followed Leigh-Mardon Pty Ltd v PRC Inc (1993) 44 FCR 88 distinguished O'Connor v LEAW Pty Ltd (formerly known as Mal-Corp Pty Ltd) (1997) 42 NSWLR 285 distinguished Pan Australian Shipping Pty Ltd v The Ship 'Comandate' [2006] FCA 881 followed Quinlan v Safe International Forsakrings AB [2005] FCA 1362 followed Re Wakim; ex parte McNally & Anor (S74 of 1998) (1999) 198 CLR 151 cited Vision Systems Ltd v Cincom Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (1999) 43 IPR 658 followed Voth v Manildra Four Mills Pty Limited (1990) 171 CLR 538 cited

HUME COMPUTERS PTY LTD ACN 003 154 827, HUME BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PTY LTD AND HUME BUSINESS SYSTEMS PTY LTD v EXACT INTERNATIONAL BV, EXACT SOFTWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, RAJESH PATEL, ROBERT GREGORY URAND AND EDUARD HAGENS NSD1469 OF 2006