H 1976 Nominees Pty Ltd v Galli, L. & Anor [1979] FCA 114

Trade Practices - misleading and deceptive conduct - motions to strike out statement of claim alternatively to dismiss proceedings - no reasonable cause of action, prejudice, embarrassment or delay, abuse of process - distinction between "material facts" and "particulars" - prolix and confusing particulars - circumstances

Trade Practices Act 1974 Section 52 ; Federal Court of Australia Rules 0.20 r.2; 0.4 r.1, r.2; O.11; 0.12; 0.19. O.11 1.16.

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• Victor Plaster Products Pty. Ltd. [1978] 19 A.L.R, 621 it is not appropriate : that an order should be made under 0,20 r.2{1) at this stage

of the proceedings. It is important that the applicant be given the opportunity of putting its pleading into proper form. This would then enable the respondents to move pursuant to 0,20 r.2(1) if so advised, Accordingly, the Court refuses to make an order under 0,20 r.2(1),

The applicant should pay the applicants costs of the notices of motion including the costs of today.

preceding pages are a true copy of the : 7" Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Mr. Justice Moed-ep