In the matter of Australasian Barrister Chambers Pty Limited (No 2) [2020] NSWSC 308

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: In the matter of Australasian Barrister Chambers Pty Limited (No 2) [2020] NSWSC 308 Hearing dates: On the papers; submissions 20 March 2020 and revised submissions 23 March 2020 Date of orders: 27 March 2020 Decision date: 27 March 2020 Jurisdiction: Equity - Corporations List Before: Rees J Decision: Pursuant to section 14 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW), dispense with the requirement under rule 7.5(6) of the Supreme Court (Corporations) Rules 1999 (NSW) that the creditors and contributories of Australasian Barrister Chambers Pty Limited be served by prepaid post. Catchwords: CORPORATIONS – winding up – liquidators – release under section 480 – prerequisites under rule 7.5 of the Supreme Court (Corporations) Rules 1999 (NSW) – service by email – whether to dispense with requirement for service by prepaid post under rule 7.5(6) Legislation Cited: Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW), s 14 Supreme Court (Corporations) Rules 1999 (NSW), r 7.5(6) Cases Cited: In the matter of Australasian Barrister Chambers Pty Limited [2020] NSWSC 304 In the matter of RR Impex Pty Ltd (in liquidation) [2013] NSWSC 1667 Re Austral Family Homes Pty Ltd (in liq) (1992) 8 ACSR 322; (1992) 28 NSWLR 247 Re Autistic Therapy Society of Queensland Ltd (In Liq) (1981) 5 ACLR 658; ACLC 33 Re Budget Floor Coverings Pty Ltd (In Liq) (1982) 6 ACLR 657; 1 ACLC 313 Re Munro; Ex parte Singer v Trustee in Bankruptcy [1981] 1 WLR 1358; [1981] 3 All ER 215 Re One.Tel Ltd (in liq) [2014] NSWSC 1892 Category: Consequential orders (other than Costs) Parties: The Owners – Strata Plan No 21574 (Plaintiff) Australasian Barrister Chambers Pty Ltd (Defendant) David Sampson (Applicant) ABCD Corporation Pty Ltd (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr R Marshall SC (Applicant/Liquidator) Ms E Kovacs (Applicant/Liquidator)