The High Court has dismissed an appeal from a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal on jurisdiction to make declarations sought by parties outside of a contract. The first respondents were appointed liquidators of the second respondent (Akron Roads) and later commenced proceedings against the remaining respondents for insolvent trading as directors of Akron Roads. One of those respondents, Crewe Sharp Pty Ltd, claimed indemnity to those claims under an insurance policy it had with the appellant. After the appellant denied liability, Continue reading →