17-3-22 / Scott McLeod KC, David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative
An application for an extension of time within which to seek special leave to appeal from a unanimous decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Queensland to dismiss an appeal from the decision of the primary judge. The court held that the application had insufficient prospects…
12-10-21 / David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Contract, Land Law & Property
This was an application for special leave to appeal from the decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal in [2021] 9 QLR; [2021] QCA 20. David Chesterman appeared for the respondent. Gordon and Edelman JJ refused the extension of time to seek special leave to appeal on the basis of…
12-2-21 / David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Contract, Land Law & Property
The applicants were the owners and managers of Gold Tip (News) Pty Ltd, a newsagency at the Mt Ommaney shopping centre leased from the respondent. Gold Tip operated the news agency until it was placed into liquidation. During the initial lease, the respondent undertook significant renovations and expansion of the…
15-12-20 / David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Contract
This matter concerned an appeal from the decision of the Queensland Supreme Court. Wagners Cement and Boral Resources had entered into a formal agreement concerning the purchase of cement products over a fixed term. Critically, the formal agreement contained a price adjustment provision (requiring the issuance of a pricing notice…
10-6-20 / David Chesterman KC — Appellate, Land Law & Property
The applicant sought an extension of time to appeal an order setting aside the renewal of his claim. The claim was for over AUD 17 million in damages. The claim had been renewed by the Registrar under rule 24 UCPR, but then set aside by a judge of the trial…
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