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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…

Built Qld Pty Limited v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd [2022] QCA 266

20-12-22 / Matthew Doyle — Building & Construction

Matthew Doyle (with T Sullivan KC) appeared for the respondent, instructed by Thomson Geer. The judgment is published here.

Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2022] QSC 272

16-12-22 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Rachel De Luchi — Building & Construction, Contract

Devine Constructions, the Plaintiff/Applicant, sought leave to file a second further amended statement of claim and a second further amended claim to permit discontinuance of its claims against the third respondent and for certain directions to be made. Devine was the head contractor responsible for the design and construction of…

Demex Pty Ltd v John Holland Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 259

25-11-22 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Building & Construction

An application for payment of a debt said to be owing due to the failure to submit a valid Payment Schedule under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW). The case involved some interesting matters of contractual construction concerning the electronic service of documents and the proof of…

Madden Developments Pty Ltd t/as Stroud Homes v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2022] QCATA 95

5-7-22 / Rachel De Luchi — Building & Construction, Judicial Review & Administrative

Rachel de Luchi appeared for the respondent, instructed by Queensland Building and Instructing Construction Commission. The judgment is published here.