This appeal concerned a class action commenced under Part 13A of the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 (Qld). The plaintiffs sought damages for pure economic loss caused by the defendants’ allegedly negligent production of sorghum seeds. The plaintiffs failed at trial on the basis that no duty of care was owed. The plaintiffs challenged this finding on appeal. The Court of Appeal upheld the Trial Judge’s decision.
Mei Ying Barnes (with P Dunning KC and W Goodwin) appeared for the defendants, instructed by Clifford Gouldson.
The judgment is published here.