Insolvency

Ample Source International Limited v Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation), in the matter of Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) (No 10) [2019] FCA 533

BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – where liquidator seeks order to pay distributions into Court pursuant to r 18.03(1)(b) of the Federal Court Rules 2011 – whether there are competing claims concerning distributions per r 18.01(b)(ii) of the Rules – where liquidator claims no interest in property – interpleader relief granted by way of payment of distributions into Court 

Dr Christos Mantziaris represented the Plaintiff.

Reasons for the decision can be found here.

Ample Source International Limited v Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation), in the matter of Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) (No 9) [2019] FCA 287

BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - application for judicial advice as to conduct of liquidation - where liquidator seeks order pursuant to s 488(2) Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to distribute surplus - whether to grant special leave - leave granted.

Dr Christos Mantziaris represented the Plaintiff.

Reasons for the decision can be found here.

Ample Source International Limited v Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation), in the matter of Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) (No 8) [2018] FCA 1614 (26 October 2018)

BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – application for judicial advice as to conduct of liquidation – whether provider of litigation funding was subrogated to the rights of the liquidator — whether debts owed by company – whether rule in Cherry v Boultbee [1839] Eng R 1099; (1839) 41 ER 171 applicable to distribution – application of the rule in Cherry v Boultbee — costs.

Dr Christos Mantziaris represented the Liquidator appointed by PPB Advisory.

Reasons for the decision can be found here