Davies v Kyogle Shire Council [2007] NSWIRComm 9

Industrial Court of New South Wales

CITATION: Davies v Kyogle Shire Council [2007] NSWIRComm 9

KENNETH DAVIES Applicant PARTIES: KYOGLE SHIRE COUNCIL Respondent

FILE NUMBER(S): 1997 of 2006

CORAM: Schmidt J

CATCHWORDS: Unfair Contract - Notices of Motion - orders sought by respondent to dismiss proceedings - orders sought by the applicant to amend summons - applicant undischarged bankrupt - provisions of Bankruptcy Act considered - applicant has no standing - applicant's motion refused - proceedings dismissed - costs

Bankruptcy Act 1996 (Cth) LEGISLATION CITED: Industrial Relations Act 1996 Local Government Act 1993

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