Liquidity Financial Services Pty Ltd v Prime Capital Securities Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 1185 (24 September, 2012)
EQUITY - loan agreement - specific performance.
Morrison & Ors v 180 Capital Finance Pty Ltd (No. 2) [2012] VCC 1162 (23 August 2012)
CONTRACT – guarantee given by former de facto partner – whether unconscionable conduct by lender.
Groundhog Sales and Rentals Pty Ltd v Eastern Pearl Corporation [2012] FCAFC 113 (21 August 2012)
CONTRACTS – appeal from dismissal of a cross-claim pleading that heavy earth-moving equipment sold was not fit for its intended purpose or of merchantable quality.
Ireland v Subway Systems Australia Pty Ltd & Anor (Retail Tenancies) [2012] VCAT 1061 (20 July 2012)
These are proceedings for injurious falsehood arising out of the publication of a large number of emails concerning the plaintiff posted on two wikifrauds websites. The plaintiff is a property developer based in New Zealand. The first defendant is alleged to be the registrant of the two domain names in question, "wikifrauds.net/NevilleMahon.html" and "wikifrauds.diariobit.es/NevilleMahon.html" ("the websites"). The second defendant is a director of the first defendant and the sole editor of the websites. The third defendant is alleged to be the present proprietor of the websites.
Give Me Soccer Pty Ltd v Gamax Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] FMCA 559 (29 June 2012)
These are proceedings for injurious falsehood arising out of the publication of a large number of emails concerning the plaintiff posted on two wikifrauds websites. The plaintiff is a property developer based in New Zealand. The first defendant is alleged to be the registrant of the two domain names in question, "wikifrauds.net/NevilleMahon.html" and "wikifrauds.diariobit.es/NevilleMahon.html" ("the websites"). The second defendant is a director of the first defendant and the sole editor of the websites. The third defendant is alleged to be the present proprietor of the websites.
Neville Mahon v Mach 1 Financial Services Pty Ltd [2012] NSWSC 651 (15 June 2012)
These are proceedings for injurious falsehood arising out of the publication of a large number of emails concerning the plaintiff posted on two wikifrauds websites. The plaintiff is a property developer based in New Zealand. The first defendant is alleged to be the registrant of the two domain names in question, "wikifrauds.net/NevilleMahon.html" and "wikifrauds.diariobit.es/NevilleMahon.html" ("the websites"). The second defendant is a director of the first defendant and the sole editor of the websites. The third defendant is alleged to be the present proprietor of the websites.
Barfly’s Nominees Pty Ltd v Insurance Australia [2012] VCC (6 June 2012)
CONTRACTS – commercial agreement – breach of a joint venture agreement relating to the sale and repurchase of earth-moving equipment - misleading and deceptive conduct – goods – fit for purpose – merchantable quality.
Eastern Pearl Corporation v Groundhog Sales and Rentals Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 406 (24 April 2012)
CONTRACTS – commercial agreement – breach of a joint venture agreement relating to the sale and repurchase of earth-moving equipment - misleading and deceptive conduct – goods – fit for purpose – merchantable quality.
Tarrant v Statewide Secured Investments Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 582
BANKRUPTCY – Appeal from sequestration order – where federal magistrate refused to adjourn creditor’s petition – federal magistrate allowed the creditor’s petition to be amended to correct judgment date and dispensed with service of the amended petition – federal magistrate refused to receive bankrupt’s evidence where bankrupt required for cross-examination on her affidavits but did not attend – whether grounds of appeal disclose any appealable error.
Rescom Lawyers Pty Ltd v Dangerfield & Ors [2011] VSC 469 (21 September 2011)
The facts of this case are so fantastic as to strain credulity but they are true. In October 2007 Dr Wallman was a recently divorced, middle-aged obstetrician and gynaecologist with adult children. He approached an introduction agency on the Gold Coast known as Hearts United (the third defendant) seeking love and companionship. On 4 November 2007 he signed an agreement with Hearts United the terms of which seem somewhat one-sided. For a consideration of $200,000 Hearts United promised to provide Dr Wallman, during a three year period, with a personal relationship consultant who would provide him with introductions. The only other services promised were "photo-viewing services" and an "escape package" to the Gold Coast.
Dr Neil Wallman v Mladenis & Anor [2011] NSWSC 1431
The facts of this case are so fantastic as to strain credulity but they are true. In October 2007 Dr Wallman was a recently divorced, middle-aged obstetrician and gynaecologist with adult children. He approached an introduction agency on the Gold Coast known as Hearts United (the third defendant) seeking love and companionship. On 4 November 2007 he signed an agreement with Hearts United the terms of which seem somewhat one-sided. For a consideration of $200,000 Hearts United promised to provide Dr Wallman, during a three year period, with a personal relationship consultant who would provide him with introductions. The only other services promised were "photo-viewing services" and an "escape package" to the Gold Coast.
Harding Investments Pty Ltd v PMP Shareholding Pty Ltd (No.3) [2011] FCA 1370
CORPORATIONS – oppression – majority ordered to purchase shares – value of shares – date of valuation – valuation methodology – fairness – business value – share value – future maintainable earnings – non-business liabilities – arm’s length price a third party purchaser would pay for shares – value of net tangible assets as cross-check.
Holbrook and Orphancare International Inc v McPhee [2011] VCC 501 (12 April 2011)
Domestic Building – costs plus contract – no reasonable estimate by the builder of the total amount of money the builder is likely to receive under the contract given – consequences – s.13(2) Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 – application – whether reasonable to allow cost of work plus reasonable profit – relevant matters
Dimitrakopoulos v Director of Public Transport (Occupational and Business Regulation) [2010] VCAT 2025
Domestic Building – costs plus contract – no reasonable estimate by the builder of the total amount of money the builder is likely to receive under the contract given – consequences – s.13(2) Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 – application – whether reasonable to allow cost of work plus reasonable profit – relevant matters
Robinson v Interstate Transport Pty Ltd [2011] FWA 2728; [2011] FWAFB 2728 (17 May 2011)
Domestic Building – costs plus contract – no reasonable estimate by the builder of the total amount of money the builder is likely to receive under the contract given – consequences – s.13(2) Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 – application – whether reasonable to allow cost of work plus reasonable profit – relevant matters
Fazzolari v Samadah Pty Ltd (Domestic Building) [2010] VCAT 370
Domestic Building – costs plus contract – no reasonable estimate by the builder of the total amount of money the builder is likely to receive under the contract given – consequences – s.13(2) Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 – application – whether reasonable to allow cost of work plus reasonable profit – relevant matters
Fazzolari v Samadah Pty Ltd (Domestic Building) [2010] VCAT 370 (29 March 2010)
Domestic Building – costs plus contract – no reasonable estimate by the builder of the total amount of money the builder is likely to receive under the contract given – consequences – s.13(2) Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 – application – whether reasonable to allow cost of work plus reasonable profit – relevant matters.