A creditor may serve a statutory demand under s 459E(1) of the Corporations Act for the undisputed portion of a larger debt, provided the portion exceeds the statutory minimum and is described in clear and unambiguous terms. Candetti Constructions, which held otherwise, is disapproved. However, making a series of demands for different portions of the same debt without good reason may constitute an abuse of process.
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