In the matter of Jehovah Jireh Enterprises Pty Ltd (in liq) [2020] NSWSC 1784

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: In the matter of Jehovah Jireh Enterprises Pty Ltd (in liq) [2020] NSWSC 1784 Hearing dates: 7 December 2020 Date of orders: 10 December 2020 Decision date: 10 December 2020 Jurisdiction: Equity - Corporations List Before: Gleeson J Decision: Extension of time granted under s 588FF(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for seven months, subject to specified carve outs. Catchwords: CORPORATIONS – winding up – where company in liquidation – "shelf" orders – application by liquidator for an extension of time to bring voidable transactions claims – Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 588FF – where no defendant or impugned transaction specified in application – whether extension of time would deny procedural fairness to persons potentially affected – whether 18 month extension justified – extension granted for seven months Legislation Cited: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ss 91, 513B(e), 588FDA, 588FF, 596A Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) Cases Cited: BP Australia Ltd v Brown (2003) 58 NSWLR 322; [2003] NSWCA 216 Brisbane South Regional Health Authority v Taylor (1996) 186 CLR 541; [1996] HCA 25 Fortress Credit Corporation (Australia) II Pty Ltd v Fletcher (2015) 254 CLR 489; [2015] HCA 10 Green v Chiswell Furniture Pty Ltd (in liq) [1999] NSWSC 608 Itek Graphix Pty Ltd v Elliott (2002) 54 NSWLR 207; [2002] NSWCA 104 Marsden (liquidator) v CVS Lane PV Pty Ltd, in the matter of Pentridge Village Pty Ltd (in liq) (Receiver & Manager Appointed) (Controller Appointed) [2018] FCA 102 McCann v Mawson Restructures and Workouts Pty Ltd, in the matter of Walton Construction (QLD) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2016] FCA 1152 New Cap Reinsurance v Reaseguras Allianza SA [2004] NSWSC 787; (2004) 186 FLR 175 Re Clarecastle Pty Ltd (in liq) [2011] NSWSC 857; (2011) 85 ACSR 260 Re Cohalan & Mitchell Roofing (in liq) [2020] VSC 222 Taylor v Woden Constructions Pty Ltd (Federal Court, 23/8/98, unreported) Category: Principal judgment Parties: Bradd Morelli, in his capacity as liquidator of Jehovah Jireh Enterprises Pty Ltd (in liq) (Plaintiff) Representation: Counsel: Mr P Horobin (Plaintiff) No appearance (Defendant)