Rogers v Asset Loan Co Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 1708

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Rogers v Asset Loan Co Pty Ltd [2006] FCA 1708

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for summary judgment – application for dismissal or permanent stay – whether applicant has standing to pursue claims – whether claims are actionable in the Federal Court BANKRUPTCY – undischarged bankrupt – whether pleadings disclose cause of action which remains with bankrupt pursuant to s 116(2)(g) Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)– meaning of 'personal injury or wrong' within s 116(2)(g) Bankruptcy Act TRADE PRACTICES - whether ss 51AA, 52 and 60 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) can result in a person suffering a personal injury or wrong PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – whether statement of claim pleads 'personal injury or wrong' – whether statement of claim pleads 'personal injury or wrong' attributable to the conduct of the respondents – whether pleadings should be struck out – summary judgment under s 31A Federal Court Act 1976 (Cth) and O 20 r 2 Federal Court Rules

Held: In respect of each of the applicant's claims, the applicant either does not have standing, the claims are not actionable in the Federal Court or the pleadings are deficient. The applicant should not be given a further opportunity to re-plead. The applicant's application filed 7 April 2006 is dismissed.

Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) s 116(2) Federal Court Act 1976 (Cth) s 31A Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 51AA, 52, 60 Federal Court Rules O 12 r 1(1), O 20 r 2

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