Forme Two Pty Ltd v McNab Developments (Qld) [2025] QSC 96
12-5-25 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the applicant, instructed by Thomson Geer. The applicant sought to have the initial adjudication decision by one of the respondents declared void. The central issue was whether the adjudication decision was affected by jurisdictional error under the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017. Hindman J held that…
Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 51
11-4-22 / Michael Trim, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Rachel De Luchi — Building & Construction, Contract, Professional Negligence
In a proceeding concerning alleged breaches of contract and negligence in the construction of a high-rise apartment building at Hamilton, three separate defendants sought to strike out aspects of the plaintiff's claims against them. In this application, Matthew Hickey OAM (instructed by DLA Piper) appeared for the successful second defendant. In…
Kangaroo Point Developments MP Property Pty Ltd v RHG Construction Fitout and Maintenance Pty Ltd & Ors [2021] QSC 30
26-2-21 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
The parties to a design and construct contract were in dispute about whether an adjudication decision was valid. That included disputes on a number of matters including what constituted the relevant payment schedule under s 69 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (a superintendent’s determination or…
5-3-20 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Contract
Application for security for costs. The proceedings involved claims for delay costs and retention monies paid under two subcontracts - with money allegedly due for work done for the provision of rigging and related services for two projects concerning military maintenance work. The defendant denied it was liable for any…
