B v U [2012] NSWSC 1416

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: B v U [2012] NSWSC 1416 Hearing dates: 19 November 2012 Decision date: 23 November 2012 Jurisdiction: Equity Division - Expedition List Before: Pembroke J Decision: See paragraphs [29]-[32] Catchwords: REAL PROPERTY - Conveyancing Act 1919, s37A - avoidance of alienation of property in favour of ex-wife effected pursuant to consent orders of the Family Court of Australia REAL PROPERTY - Conveyancing Act 1919, s 37A(1) - "creditors" - includes future creditors and impending liabilities REAL PROPERTY - Conveyancing Act 1919, s 37A(3) - onus of proof of defence of purchaser for value without notice Legislation Cited: Conveyancing Act 1919 De Facto Relationships Act 1984 Cases Cited: Barton v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [1974] HCA 20; (1974) 131 CLR 370 Freeman v Pope (1870) 5 Ch App 538 Green v Schneller [2002] NSWSC 671 Hardie v Hanson [1960] HCA 8; (1960) 105 CLR 451 Langdon v Gruber [2001] NSWSC 276 Noakes v Harvy Holmes & Son [1979] FCA 40; 26 ALR 297 P T Garuda Indonesia Limited v Grellman (1992) 35 FCR 515 Silvera v Savic (1999) 46 NSWLR 124 SS Pharmaceuticals v Qantas [1991] 1 Lloyd's Rep 289 Wentworth v Rogers [2004] NSWCA 430 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Ms B - plaintiff Mr U - first defendant Mrs U - second defendant Ms A - third defendant Representation: Counsel: C A Webster SC - for the plaintiff No appearance - for the first defendant D E Blackah - for the second defendant J Sheller and S Clemmett - for the third defendant Solicitors: C & M Lawyers - for the plaintiff No appearance - for the first defendant Calabrese Lawyers - for the second defendant Greg Walsh & Co - for the third defendant File Number(s): 2012/200196