LIMITATION ACT – lender advances loan 14 years ago – fraudulent broker mis-directs funds to girlfriend – fraud discovered 12 years ago – broker imprisoned – plaintiffs repay lender 9 years ago – equitable claim against lender for unconscionable conduct – s 12GF(2), ASIC Act applies by analogy – whether unjust to apply – not unjust if applied from when plaintiffs aware of fraud.
Michael Collins appeared for the applicant / first defendant.
Reasons for the decision can be found here.