Allencon Pty Ltd v Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Carruthers Contracting [2023] QCA 6
3-2-23 / Damian Clothier KC — Contract, Building & Construction
The appellant and respondent entered into a written subcontract whereby the appellant agreed to construct roadworks for a lump sum payment. The appellant achieved practical completion of the works and submitted a payment claim to the respondent. The appellant sought orders for payment of the disputed sum pursuant to s…
Karam Group Pty Ltd as Trustee for Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 290
16-12-22 / Damian Clothier KC — Contract
The principal entered a construction contract with the contractor for the construction of a residential building. The contractor served a payment claim in the amount of $7,838,688.92 and the superintendent (on behalf of the principal) issued a payment schedule in the amount $1,554,407.04. The contractor lodged an adjudication application and…
Bluepoint Properties Pty Ltd & Anor v Zuri Properties Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QSC 26
11-3-22 / Damian Clothier KC — Contract
The plaintiffs claimed against the defendants in relation to real property in Hendra, Brisbane, Australia (the Property). They say they suffered loss, including of a valuable opportunity to develop part of the Property, because the first defendant (Zuri) breached an agreement. The plaintiffs also claimed Zuri and the second defendant…
