Cherry v Boultbee

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