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Wollongong Coal Limited v Gujarat NRE India Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 221

This case highlights the approach taken by the Federal Court of Australia in assessing claims to set aside a statutory demand, served pursuant to s.459E of the Corporations Act, on the basis that the Affidavit in support of the Demand was affirmed 13 hours after the Statutory Demand and that the Description of the Debt […]

October 2, 2018 by
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Coliban Heights Pty Ltd v Citisolar Vic Pty Ltd [2018] VSCA 751

This case highlights the approach taken by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in assessing an appeal before it in relation to a party terminating a goods and services contract pursuant to s.269 of the Competition and Consumer Act, where the terminating party appears to have accepted the goods and services under s.270 of the […]

October 2, 2018 by
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The Owners – Strata Plan No 66375 v King [2018] NSWCA 170

This case highlights the interpretation taken by the Court in interpreting the scope of a notional contract under s.18C of the Home Building Act 1989 NSW and whether the notional contract is limited to an actual contract that gives rise to a breach of a statutory warranty under s.18B of the Act and whether a […]

October 2, 2018 by
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Contract Performance and Management

Contract Performance and Management by Jim Doyle, as featured in the June 2018 edition of The Building Economist. The Building Economist June 2018 To download this article, please click below: Doyles Construction LawyersDoyles Construction Lawyers is your one-stop for all legal matters related to construction law, building law, and dispute resolution in Australia.

September 26, 2018 by
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Cost Plus Contracts 101

Jim Doyle, Partner at Doyles Construction Lawyers presents Cost Plus Contracts 101 Cost Plus Contracts Doyles Construction LawyersDoyles Construction Lawyers is your one-stop for all legal matters related to construction law, building law, and dispute resolution in Australia.

September 7, 2018 by
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Valeo Construction Pty Ltd v Pentas Property Investments Pty Ltd [2018] VSC 243

  Doyles Construction Lawyers, Partner Jim Doyle reviews the case: Valeo Construction Pty Ltd v Pentas Property Investments Pty Ltd [2018] VSC 243 The case highlights Building Contracts – Progress payment claims – revision and correction and withdrawal of progress payment claim – compliance with statutory requirements – whether revised payment claim constituted a prohibited […]

September 6, 2018 by
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Andrews v ANZ Banking Group Ltd [2012] HCA

Doyles Construction Lawyers, Partner Jim Doyle reviews the case: Andrews v ANZ Banking Group Ltd [2012] HCA Doyles Construction LawyersDoyles Construction Lawyers is your one-stop for all legal matters related to construction law, building law, and dispute resolution in Australia.

September 6, 2018 by
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Capricorn Quarries Pty Ltd v Inline Communication Construction Pty Ltd & ors [2012] QSC 388

Jim Doyle, Partner at Doyles Construction Lawyers reviews the case: Capricorn Quarries Pty Ltd v Inline Communication Construction Pty Ltd & ors [2012] QSC 388 Doyles Construction LawyersDoyles Construction Lawyers is your one-stop for all legal matters related to construction law, building law, and dispute resolution in Australia.

September 6, 2018 by
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Bauen Constructions Pty Ltd v Sky General Services Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] NSWSC 1123

Jim Doyle, Partner at Doyles Construction Lawyers reviews the case: Bauen Constructions Pty Ltd v Sky General Services Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] NSWSC 1123 Doyles Construction LawyersDoyles Construction Lawyers is your one-stop for all legal matters related to construction law, building law, and dispute resolution in Australia.

September 6, 2018 by
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Strict Disciplinary Liability on a Builder for the Work of its Subcontractor

Champion Homes Sales Pty Ltd v Commissioner for Fair Trading [2018] NSWCATOD 114 FACTS Champion Homes Sales (the Applicant) is a holder of a contractor licence under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Home Building Act). The Applicant carried out works at two properties and subcontracted a water proofer to carry out waterproofing works […]

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