In the matter of Creata (Aust) Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC 1055

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: In the matter of Creata (Aust) Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC 1055 Hearing dates: 20 July 2017 Decision date: 20 July 2017 Jurisdiction: Equity - Corporations List Before: Black J Decision: Admit paragraph 20 of the affidavit of Mr Henderson dated 17 February 2017. Catchwords: EVIDENCE — Hearsay — Exceptions — Non-hearsay purpose – admissibility of hearsay to prove existence of genuine dispute on application to set aside creditor's statutory demand Legislation Cited: - Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 459G - Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), ss 59, 75, 135–136 - Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW) Cases Cited: - A-Pak Plastics Pty Ltd v Merhone Pty Ltd (1995) 17 ACSR 176 - Aussie Vic Plant Hire Pty Ltd v Esanda Finance Corporation Pty Ltd [2007] VSCA 121; (2007) 63 ACSR 300 - Australian Securities Commission v Marlborough Gold Mines Ltd [1993] HCA 15; (1993) 177 CLR 485 - Britten-Norman Pty Ltd v Analysis & Technology Australia Pty Ltd [2013] NSWCA 344; (2013) 85 NSWLR 601 - Infact Consulting Pty Ltd v Kyle House Pty Ltd [2005] NSWSC 1092 - MNWA Pty Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2016] FCAFC 154; (2015) 117 ACSR 446 - Tokich Holdings Pty Ltd v Sheraton Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2004] NSWSC 527; (2004) 185 FLR 130 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Creata (Aust) Pty Ltd (Plaintiff) Gary Adrian Faull (Defendant) Representation: Counsel: S Foda (Plaintiff) D Sulan (Defendant)