Claimant beware: misleading and deceptive conduct defence may thwart summary judgment
Marques Group Pty Ltd v Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 625 Andrew Hales | Karen Hanigan | Brigida Johns (more…)
The definition of ‘construction contract’ under the BIF Act
GCB Constructions Pty Ltd v SEQ Formwork Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 71 Michael Creedon | James Knell | Spencer Hayward (more…)
No reasons, no excuse under the BIF Act
Insite Construction Services Pty Ltd v Daniels Civil Pty Ltd & Anor [2023] QSC 33 Sarah Ferrett | Luke Trimarchi | Joey Henthorn (more…)
Does an adjudication application in WA require a construction contract to be attached?
SLIC B&D Pty Ltd v David Trinder [2023] WASAT 1 Tom French | Penny Bond | Charlie Clifton (more…)
Adjudications: amounts beyond the payment dispute are out
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd v Steensma [2022] WASC 396 Tom French | Charlie Clifton | Penny Bond (more…)
Time for reckoning: A ‘calendar day’ is not a ‘business day’ under the BIF Act
Allencon Pty Ltd v Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Carruthers Contracting [2023] QCA 6 Andrew Orford | Sarah Cahill | Ali Harris (more…)
‘Wrong’ does not mean ‘invalid’ when it comes to adjudication decisions
The State of Queensland Acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads v Black Cat Civil Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 5 Michael Creedon | Hazal Gacka | Mikayla Colak (more…)
Practical Completion: with or without formal certification?
J Hutchinson Pty Ltd v Transcend Plumbing and Gasfitting Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 39 Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Xavier Vale (more…)
If a payment claim has come to your attention, it’s validly served under the SOP Act
BCFK Holdings Pty Ltd v Rork Projects Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1706 Andrew Hales | Laura-Rose Lynch | Jack McFadden (more…)
Don’t count your debts before they’re determined
Andrew Hales | Mark Glynn | Joel Dueck In the matter of Nicolas Criniti Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) [2022] NSWSC 1149 (more…)