Hussain v Haynoum Developments Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCA 420

Hussain v Haynoum Developments Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCA 420

No unlawful conduct was established because there was no implied contractual term requiring Mr Haykal to provide prompt certification, nor was he acting as a certifying authority under the relevant statutory framework. The negotiation of the deed, with legal advice and time, did not amount to duress or statutory unconscionable conduct. The decision under appeal was not affected by a substantial wrong or miscarriage, and there was no basis for overturning the primary judge's decision.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
['contract Formation' 'duress' 'unconscionability' 'implied Terms' 'certification in Construction' 'statutory Obligations' 'adequacy of Reasons']
['contract Law' 'civil Procedure'] ['contract Formation' 'duress' 'unconscionability' 'implied Terms' 'certification in Construction' 'statutory Obligations' 'adequacy of Reasons']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the deed was entered into as a result of duress or unconscionability' "Whether Mr Haykal's conduct was unlawful by breach of implied contractual term or statutory obligations" 'Whether the primary judge failed to make adequate findings on terms of the contract and unconscionability']

Ratio Decidendi

No unlawful conduct was established because there was no implied contractual term requiring Mr Haykal to provide prompt certification, nor was he acting as a certifying authority under the relevant statutory framework. The negotiation of the deed, with legal advice and time, did not amount to duress or statutory unconscionable conduct. The decision under appeal was not affected by a substantial wrong or miscarriage, and there was no basis for overturning the primary judge's decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed with costs.']