Show me the money: the importance of speedy enforcement of judgment
McDonald v MAK Constructions and Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 63 Andrew Hales | Karen Hanigan | William Vu (more…)
Limitation limbo: court juggles justice and deadlines in fiery strata saga
The Owners – Strata Plan No. 85494 v PBS Building (NSW) Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 381 Andrew Hales | Sophie Wallwork | Cedric Barakat (more…)
It’s not personal! Adjudicator’s views irrelevant to decision
Karam Group Pty Ltd ATF The Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 34 Julie Whitehead | Alexandria Hammerton | Abhishek Rishi (more…)
QCAT Appeal Tribunal construction contract decisions only appealable on questions of law
Allen & Anor v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2024] QCA 24 David Pearce | Megan Sharkey | Lochlan Andrew (more…)
Courts are particular about pleadings and particulars for breach of a duty of care
The Owners – Strata Plan 89412 v Brookfield Residential Developments Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 1420 Andrew Hales | Mark Glynn | Daphne Zhou (more…)
A payment schedule must address each component of a payment claim
Witron Australia Pty Ltd v Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 305 Andrew Hales | Maciej Getta | Jenny Lin (more…)
Contractor entitled to payment under SOP Act despite being unlicenced and uninsured
Sunshine East Pty Ltd v CBEM Holdings Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 744 Andrew Hales | Jessica Nesbit | Heidi Knights (more…)
Can a limitation period be extended for federal matters where VCAT lacks jurisdiction?
Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 42 Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Morsaal Aimaq (more…)
Enthusiasm does not guarantee a binding contract, but interest might!
Taycon Pty Ltd v Williams [2023] QSC 297 David Pearce | Gemma Osborne | Jarryd Cox (more…)
‘Absolute discretion’: not magic words resulting in a complete discretion
Eastbound Estate Pty Ltd v DC Consolidated Investments Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 40 Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Jack Holmes (more…)