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Help Tony defend his home

Tony is nearly 80. He is defending a Supreme Court property case over the Rye home he has lived in for over two decades. His family is raising funds for legal fees, evidence preparation, and urgent court costs.

Why his home is at risk

White Water says 2010 King Sushi loan documents and a caveat over Tony’s Rye home give it rights over the property. Tony disputes that and says those documents were never intended to put his home at risk.

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Tony standing by the water in Rye

Supreme Court of Victoria • Property List • Case S ECI 2025 01966 • Filed 11 April 2025

What is happening and why

What is happening?

Tony is defending a Supreme Court property case concerning his Rye home.

Why is his home at risk?

White Water says 2010 King Sushi loan documents and a caveat over Tony’s Rye home give it rights over the property. Tony disputes that. The Court will decide the issues.

What donations cover

Legal representation, evidence preparation, and urgent court costs for the current phase of the case.

How can I verify this is real?

Supreme Court of Victoria • Property List • Case S ECI 2025 01966 • Filed 11 April 2025.

This site is not asking people to decide the case. It is asking people to help make sure Tony can properly defend himself.

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How donations help

Every dollar goes toward Tony's defence and immediate case costs.

Legal representation

Paying the lawyers helping Tony respond to the case.

Evidence and affidavits

Documents, conferences, witness material, and evidence preparation.

Court preparation

Filing work, briefing, and urgent preparation for the next phase of the case.

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Hear from Tony’s daughter

A short message from Tony’s daughter about why the family is asking for help.

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Tony's story

Tony’s story

Tony helped run King Sushi day to day and built an ordinary life around hard work, family, and the Rye home he has lived in for over two decades.

He says the documents now relied on against him were signed during a financial crisis without independent legal advice and were never intended to put his home at risk. The Court will decide the issues.

For Tony, this is not abstract. It is the home he still wakes up in, the routines he still keeps, and the place his family is trying to protect.

A donation helps him defend his home.

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Tony smiling in a warm portrait
Tony with his family
Tony with his dog and family
Tony cooking at home

These are the ordinary parts of life Tony is trying to protect.

Tony walks his geese
Tony & his puppy JR

Case timeline

  1. 15 April 2010

    A loan agreement later relied on in the present dispute is dated.

  2. 7 May 2010

    A caveat is lodged against the Rye property.

  3. 11 April 2025

    Supreme Court proceeding commenced: S ECI 2025 01966.

  4. Now

    White Water is pursuing relief in the Supreme Court that could result in the sale of Tony's home. Tony is defending the case.

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Court verification

Supreme Court of Victoria

Property List

Case: S ECI 2025 01966

Filed: 11 April 2025

Plaintiff: White Water Finance Pty Ltd

White Water's filed case says it relies on a 15 April 2010 loan agreement and a caveat lodged over Tony's Rye property on 7 May 2010.

Because the case is active, we are publishing the core material we can responsibly share rather than every document.

Redacted excerpt from the first page of the originating motion filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria Property List.
Excerpt from the first page of the originating motion.This originating motion is available through public search on the Supreme Court of Victoria filing hub RedCrest. Search access may involve a fee. redcrest.com.au

Frequently asked questions

Common questions

What case are donations for?

Donations help pay Tony’s legal fees, evidence preparation, and court costs in the current Supreme Court property case concerning his Rye home.

Why is Tony’s home at risk?

White Water says 2010 King Sushi loan documents and a caveat over Tony’s Rye home give it rights over the property. Tony disputes that and says those documents were never intended to put his home at risk. The Court will decide the issues.

How can I verify this is real?

This is a real Supreme Court property proceeding. The site lists the court, case number, filing date, and a redacted excerpt from the originating motion.

Can I help even if I can only give a small amount?

Yes. Even small donations help and add up quickly.

Can I share this even if I cannot donate?

Yes. Shares matter and can put Tony’s story in front of someone who may be able to help.

Are donations tax deductible?

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