Docherty v Porter, in the matter of Docherty (Bankrupt) [2021] FCA 1227

Federal Court of Australia

Docherty v Porter, in the matter of Docherty (Bankrupt) [2021] FCA 1227 File number: NSD 997 of 2021

Judgment of: PERRAM J

Date of judgment: 8 October 2021

Date of publication of reasons: 11 October 2021

Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for transfer of proceedings under s 5(4) of Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987 (Cth) to Supreme Court of New South Wales – where imminent trial in Supreme Court – where two proceedings form one 'matter' – 'special federal matter' – 'special reasons' BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – jurisdiction of State Supreme Courts in bankruptcy

Legislation: Constitution s 75(v) Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) ss 27, 33, 129AA, 149, 306 Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 1996 (Cth) Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) ss 39, 39B Jurisdiction of Courts (Cross-vesting) Act 1987 (Cth) ss 3-4, 6 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) Pt V

Cases cited: Caason Investments Pty Ltd v International Litigation Partners No.3 Ltd [2018] FCAFC 176; 265 FCR 487 Commissioner of Police v Eaton [2013] HCA 2; 252 CLR 1 Fencott v Muller (1983) 152 CLR 570 Goodwin v Phillips (1908) 7 CLR 1 Gorkowski v Turner [2014] VSC 200; 285 FLR 66 Hodges v Waters (No 7) [2015] FCA 264 Mateljan v HTT Huntley Heritage Pty Ltd [2016] NSWCA 20; 111 ACSR 277 Meriton Apartments Pty Limited v Industrial Court of New South Wales [2008] FCAFC 172; 171 FCR 380 Palmer v Ayres [2017] HCA 5; 259 CLR 478 Potier v Attorney-General (NSW) [2015] NSWCA 129; 89 NSWLR 284 Re Wakim; Ex parte McNally [1999] HCA 27; 198 CLR 511 Re Wilcox; Ex parte Venture Industries Pty Ltd (1996) 66 FCR 511 Stack v Coast Securities (No 9) Pty Ltd (1983) 154 CLR 261 Truthful Endeavour Pty Ltd v Condon (Trustee), in the matter of Rayhill (Bankrupt) [2015] FCAFC 70; 233 FCR 174