Using a statutory demand to pressure a subcontractor may be an abuse of process
Newstart Homes Australia Pty Ltd v Kodiak Concrete Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 129 David Pearce | Allie Flack | Connor Wright (more…)
Vague evidence and inadequate disclosure insufficient to prevent security for costs
Laurie Linder Construction Pty Ltd v Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 123 Andrew Orford | Petrina Macpherson | Tara Vele (more…)
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…)
Getting it right: The requirements for a payment claim under the BIF Act revisited
MWB Everton Park Pty Ltd as trustee for MWB Everton Park Unit Trust v Devcon Building Co Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 94 Andrew Orford | Elissa Morcombe | Abhishek Rishi (more…)
Variations must comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic)
Stewart v Sherridon Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 1023 Chris Hey | Michael Lo | Stacey Clough (more…)
Contracting by correspondence – the effect on the validity of payment claims
Samco Steel & Precast Pty Ltd v Roxton Commercial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 783 Chris Hey | Isobel Carmody | Courtenay Wood (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…)
Repudiation: Actions may speak louder than words
Makland Constructions Pty Ltd v Page Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 142 Chris Hey | Michael Lo | Jesse Guo (more…)
Claiming rectification costs, excluded amounts and judicial review in Victoria
Hanson Construction Materials Lty Ltd v Decmil Australia Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 361 Chris Hey | Michael Lo | Jasmine Reilly (more…)
Does ‘practical completion’ in a contract mean ‘completion’ under the Home Building Act?
The Owners – Strata Plan No 64757 v Sydney Remedial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 85 Andrew Hales | Karen Hanigan | Jenny Lin (more…)