Clough v Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd [No 3] [2007] FCA 2082

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA Clough v Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd [No 3] [2007] FCA 2082

INJUNCTION – application by first respondent to set aside application and service ex juris of the application – application by first respondent to discharge ex parte injunction as well as to discharge inter partes injunctions against respondent Banks – injunctions to restrain calling upon and payment under performance guarantees – whether prima facie case to maintain service ex juris – whether serious issues to be tried to maintain injunction against first respondent – no prima facie case and no serious issues to be tried – primary orders as sought in the motion – no serious issue as to accessorial liability of Banks – injunctions against Banks discharged.

Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 80, 87(1A), 51AA Federal Court Rules O 8 r 3(2)(c), O 9 r 7

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