Optus Networks Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd (No 4) [2011] FCA 485

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Optus Networks Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd (No 4) [2011] FCA 485 Citation: Optus Networks Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd (No 4) [2011] FCA 485

Parties: OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (ACN 008 570 330) v TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED (ACN 051 775 556)

File number: NSD 1087 of 1997

Judge: EDMONDS J

Date of judgment: 18 May 2011

Catchwords: DISCOVERY – categories of discovery – whether discovery sought by both parties appropriate given pleadings and prior findings of the Court – whether discovery by the applicant at this stage of the proceedings premature – affidavit of disclosure – whether affidavit of disclosure appropriate in addition to discovery by respondent in circumstances where discovery concerns extent of liability and form and quantum of pecuniary relief.

Legislation: Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) Federal Court Rules (Cth)

Cases cited: American Flange & Manufacturing Co Inc v Rheem (Aust) Pty Ltd (No. 2) [1965] NSWR 193 cited Barrett Property Group Pty Ltd v Carlisle Homes Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] FCA 930 cited Cahill v Queensland Housing Commission (No. 1) [1964] QWN 47 cited Chan v Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (1983) 49 ALR 593 cited Dias Aluminium Products Pty Ltd v Ullrich Aluminium Pty Ltd (No 2) (2005) 225 ALR 569 cited Dr Martens Australia Pty Ltd v BATA Shoe Company of Australia Pty Ltd (1997) 75 FCR 230 cited Island Records Ltd v Tring International Plc [1995] 3 All ER 444 cited LED Builders Pty Ltd v Eagle Homes Pty Ltd (1996) 70 FCR 436 cited Nokia Corporation v Liu (2009) 179 FCR 422 cited Parker v Wells (1881) 18 Ch D 477 cited Plymouth Mutual Co-operative Society and Industrial Society Ltd v Traders Publishing Association Ltd [1906] 1 KB 403 cited Polyaire Pty Ltd v K-Aire Pty Ltd (No 2) [2005] SASC 386 cited Polyaire Pty Ltd v K-Aire Pty Ltd (No 4) [2007] SASC 36 cited Rofe v Kevorkian [1936] 2 All ER 1334 cited