Limitation of actions in an insurance claim.

CONTRACTS – commercial agreement – breach of a joint venture agreement relating to the sale and repurchase of earth-moving equipment - misleading and deceptive conduct – goods – fit for purpose – merchantable quality

BANKRUPTCY – Appeal from sequestration order – where federal magistrate refused to adjourn creditor’s petition – federal magistrate allowed the creditor’s petition to be amended to correct judgment date and dispensed with service of the amended petition – federal magistrate refused to receive bankrupt’s evidence where bankrupt required for cross-examination on her affidavits but did not attend – whether grounds of appeal disclose any appealable error.

Incorporated legal practice - Where two directors left practice and completed conveyancing files following their departure – ‘Exit’ proposal previously provided to third director – Applicant director seeking payment for his interest in the business – Proceedings alleging breach of directors’ duties and seeking compensation