Category: Property
Can legal fees be recouped when chasing outstanding strata levies?
29-November-2010 Commercial Disputes,Property By Mark StreeterCan a strata Body Corporate recover all of the legal costs it incurs when chasing outstanding strata levies? It is quite common for civil legal action to leave successful plaintiffs out-of-pocket in respect to their legal expenses, even if they obtain...
Property developer ends up in Court
Commercial Disputes,Property By Mark StreeterTwo court cases follow breakdown of a business relationship The first court decision over who was responsible and who was to pay costs was overwritten by the second court decision. Facts behind BATTERHAM v MAKEIG [2010] NSWCA86 (22 April...
When is a contract binding?
Commercial Disputes,Property By Mark StreeterHigh Court asked to rule if a contract existed and was binding Masters versus Cameron [1954] HCA 72 is a classic legal case that is still the leading authority on whether there is a binding contract or not. Even though this law case is...
