Ejueyitsi v Thomas [2026] FCAFC 123 (08 September 2026) (O'Sullivan, Younan and Bennett JJ)

Catchwords: BANKRUPTCY – appeal from sequestration order – de novo review of registrar's decision – service of bankruptcy notice – whether personal service established – conflicting witness evidence – rule in Browne v Dunn – no error in factual findings of primary judge – solvency – whether debtor proved ability to pay debts within s 52(2)(a) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) – timing of solvency assessment on de novo review – cash-flow solvency – appeal dismissed