Damages

Pure economic loss: assumption of responsibility key to liability

Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Connor Wright (more…)

Statutory compensation for delayed completion due to builder’s delay

Deshmukh v Distinctive Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] WASAT 62 Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Alicia Harries (more…)

Buyer beware! Defects discoverable prior to purchase limits duty of care       

Raymond v Lewis [2024] QCA 43 Andrew Orford  |  Laura Berry  |  Tara Vele (more…)

Internal restructure may tank Qantas’ entitlement to damages

Qantas Airways Limited & Anor v BMD Constructions Pty Limited  [2023] QSC 206 Andrew Orford |  Alex Hammerton | Aidan Kleynhans (more…)

Where rectification is not a reasonable remedy  

O’Rourke v Beechwood Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 116 Andrew Hales  |  Anique Mawa  |  Nicole Sawick (more…)

Subcontractor’s contributory negligence does not absolve head contractor’s liability

Meechan v Savco Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 264 Michael Creedon  |  Allie Flack  |  Oliver Waddingham (more…)

Not all evidence is created equal

Tower Cranes International Pty Ltd v Boland Cranes Pty Ltd [2021] QDC 183 Michael Creedon, Alexandria Hammerton, Mikayla Colak (more…)

Fraud, deceit, conspiracy: conduct not justified by QBCC licensing concerns

Sentinel Springwood Retail Pty Ltd & Ors v Tomlinson & Ors [2021] QDC 159 Michael Creedon, Luke Trimarchi, Daniel Szabo (more…)

Statutory warranties: when does the time limit start?

Howell v Talevski [2021] NSWSC 1133 Andrew Hales, Laura-Rose Lynch, Tom Dearden  (more…)

Measuring damages for defective building work

B & W Windows (Residential) Pty Ltd v Sibilia [2021] NSWCATAP 271 Andrew Hales, Maciej Getta, Jonathan Molina (more…)

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