Contribution – respondent held liable to applicants for breach of fiduciary duty – whether the respondent may be found liable as a tort-feasor in contribution proceedings – s.5(1)(c) Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 (NSW) -meaning of “liable” in the Act – beneficial legislation – principles of contribution at common law and equity – whether common or coordinate obligation.
Other Issues – no point of principle.
Tim Castle appeared for the fifth respondent.