Chapmans Limited v Australian Stock Exchange Limited [1994] FCA 1192

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – Administrative Decisions Judicial Review legislation – decision by the Stock Exchange to remove listed company from the List – objection to competency of application – whether decision made under an “enactment” – whether decision made under an “instrument” – Listing Rules – Listing Agreement.
Corporations – Stock Exchange – listed company and the Stock Exchange – whether relationship is contractual.

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Pleadings – whether Court should amend on own motion where real issues do not emerge.

Tim D. Castle acted for the respondent.