Christopher Doyle appeared for the respondents, instructed by Baxters Solicitors. This was an application for a stay pending an appeal following judgment in the trial division against the appellants and a related company for recovery of possession by the mortgagee of a property. Mullins P held the appeal against the…
Novadeck Pty Ltd v CK & PT Property Holdings Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 170
12-9-25 / Andrew O'Brien KC, Christopher Doyle — Contract, Land Law & Property
Andrew O'Brien (with J B O'Brien) appeared for the appellant, instructed by David K Lawyers. Christopher Doyle appeared for the respondent, instructed by Kilmartin Knyvett Lawyers. The Court of Appeal was asked if the primary judge erred in the proper construction of the contract as to if the word ‘pay’…
Christopher Doyle appeared for the Respondent, instructed by Kilmartin Knyvett Lawyers. The proceeding concerns a claim in nuisance. On the morning of the trial, the applicant requested an adjournment following objections to his expert evidence. That adjournment was ultimately granted by consent. The Court was asked to determine if that…
CK & PT Property Holdings Pty Ltd atf CK & PT Property act Novadeck Pty Ltd [2025] QDC 50
10-2-25 / Christopher Doyle — Contract, Land Law & Property
Christopher Doyle appeared for the applicant, instructed by Kilmartin Knyvett Lawyers. The applicant sought specific performance of a contract to purchase a lot. The primary issue for determination was whether the applicant paid the balance deposit in accordance with the contract. The contract did not expressly provide for deposit payments…
