Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Ltd [2013] NSWCA 344

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Ltd [2013] NSWCA 344 Hearing dates: 11 July 2013 Decision date: 21 October 2013 Before: Beazley P; Meagher JA; Gleeson JA Decision: (1) Leave to appeal granted; (2) Appeal allowed; (3) Set aside orders made by Black J on 19 April 2013; (4) Order that the statutory demand dated 26 November 2012 issued by Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Limited against Britten-Norman Pty Limited be set aside; (5) Order that Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Limited pay Britten-Norman Pty Limited's costs at first instance and on the appeal; (6) Order that Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Limited have a certificate under the Suitors' Fund Act 1951 if so entitled. [Note: The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 provide (Rule 36.11) that unless the Court otherwise orders, a judgment or order is taken to be entered when it is recorded in the Court's computerised court record system. Setting aside and variation of judgments or orders is dealt with by Rules 36.15, 36.16, 36.17 and 36.18. Parties should in particular note the time limit of fourteen days in Rule 36.16.] Catchwords: CORPORATIONS - winding up - statutory demand - application to set aside - Corporations Act 2001, ss 459G, 459H - whether evidence sufficient to establish offsetting claim - whether evidence sufficient to establish quantum of offsetting claim Legislation Cited: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Evidence Act 1995 Supreme Court (Corporations) Rules 1999 Cases Cited: Beauty Health Group v Sholl [2011] NSWSC 77 Bitannia Pty Ltd v Parkline Constructions Pty Ltd [2009] NSWSC 1302 Chase Manhattan Bank Australia Limited v Oscty Pty Limited [1995] FCA 1208; 17 ACSR 128 Commonwealth of Australia v Amann Aviation Pty Ltd (1991) HCA 54; 174 CLR 64 Elm Financial Services Pty Ltd v Macdougal [2004] NSWSC 560 Eumina Investments Pty Ltd v Westpac Banking Corp [1998] FCA 824; 84 FCR 454 Eyota Pty Ltd v Hanave Pty Ltd (1994) 12 ACSR 785 Financial Solutions Australasia Pty Ltd v Predella Pty Ltd [2002] WASCA 51; 167 FLR 106 Graywinter Properties Pty Ltd v Gas & Fuel Corp Superannuation Fund [1996] FCA 822; 70 FCR 452 Greenwood Manor Pty Ltd v Woodlock (1994) 48 FCR 229 Hansmar Investments Pty Ltd v Perpetual Trustee Company Ltd [2007] NSWSC 103; 61 ACSR 32 Hills Motorway Ltd v UBS AG [2005] NSWSC 1086 Infratel Networks Pty Ltd v Gundry's Telco & Rigging Pty Ltd [2012] NSWCA 365; 297 ALR 372 Macleay Nominees v Belle Property East Pty Ltd [2001] NSWSC 743 Meadowfield Pty Ltd v Gold Coast Holdings Pty Ltd [2001] WASCA 360 Mibor Investments Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [1994] 2 VR 290 No. 96 Factory Bargains Pty Ltd v Kershel Pty Ltd [2003] NSWSC 146 Re Morris Catering (Australia) Pty Ltd (1993) 11 ACSR 601 Roberts v Rodier [2006] NSWSC 282 Robinson v Harman (1848) 1 Ex 850; 154 ER 363 Royal Premier Pty Ltd v Taleski [2001] WASCA 48 Saferack Pty Ltd v Marketing Heads Australia Pty Ltd [2007] NSWSC 1143; 214 FLR 393 Scanhill Pty Ltd v Century 21 Australasia Pty Ltd (1993) 47 FCR 451 Solarite Air Conditioning Pty Ltd v York International Australia Pty Ltd [2002] NSWSC 411 Tokich Holdings Pty Ltd v Sheraton Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2004] NSWSC 527; 185 FLR 130 TR Administration Pty Ltd v Frank Marchetti & Sons Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 70; 66 ACSR 67 Troutfarms Australia Pty Ltd v Perpetual Nominees Limited [2013] VSCA 176 Texts Cited: H McGregor, McGregor on Damages, 18th ed (2009) Sweet and Maxwell Category: Principal judgment Parties: Britten-Norman Pty Limited (Appellant) Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Ltd (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A W Street SC; J S Emmett; A J Macauley (Appellant) D Stewart (Respondent) Solicitors: McMahon Broadhurst Glynn (Appellant) Ken Cush & Associates (Respondent) File Number(s): CA 2013/145448 Decision under appeal Citation: In the matter of Britten-Norman Pty Limited (No 1) [2013] NSWSC 394 Date of Decision: 2013-04-12 00:00:00 Before: Black J File Number(s): 2012/388436