Fax of the case gives Warren Anderson reprieve
Western Australian property developer Warren Anderson has gained a reprieve until November 15 in his proceedings to overturn his recent bankruptcy.
Anderson was represented at yesterday’s Federal Court Perth hearing by lawyer Neil Gentilli, who said he had been hampered in getting instructions from his Sydney client given Anderson's fax machine wasn’t working, so legal documents were being sent by post.
Anderson is arguing the June bankruptcy was based on an "invalid personal guarantee" to Perth businessman Warren Sizer. Other creditors attended the court proceedings, according to the Australian Financial Review.
“The applicant (Warren Anderson) file and serve an outline of contentions of law and fact by October 24,” Federal Magistrate Toni Lucev ordered.
“The respondent (Warren Sizer) file and serve an outline of contentions of law and fact by October 31,” he further ordered.
Anderson is also seeking to avoid or delay eviction from his sprawling Fern Hill estate on the outskirts of Sydney, where he says he is a $479,000 a year tenant.
The outcome of the bankruptcy hearing could determine how long he can remain at the western Sydney Mulgoa colonial estate (pictured), which is currently listed for sale by receivers of the Anderson family trust through Colliers International. It had $50 million plus hopes on its listing earlier this year.
Anderson was once on the BRW Rich List, with an estimated $190 million net worth.
