The ACT Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal against the Master's refusal to set aside a statutory demand for $60,000 under s 459G of the Corporations Act 2001, adopting the reasons given in the companion matter (ACTCA 6-2002) involving the respondent's husband. The contentions that the underlying deed of release was procured by unconscionable conduct or duress were insufficient to establish a genuine dispute as to the debt.
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