Vardy (liquidator), in the matter of Bondi Pizza Pty Ltd (in liq) v Ruck [2022] FCA 287 (23 March 2022)

CORPORATIONS – application by liquidator of company for approval of entry into settlement agreement pursuant to ss 477(2A) and 477(2B) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – where approval sought nunc pro tunc – application granted

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for suppression orders pursuant to s 37AF of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) in relation to the content of a settlement agreement – where suppression orders appropriate to prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice in circumstances where disclosure of specific terms of the settlement may lead to further claims for contribution – application granted

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