David Weedon v Paul Williams [2014] NSWDC 128

David Weedon v Paul Williams [2014] NSWDC 128

The Cross-Defendant knowingly made false representations about four fictitious persons with the intention of obtaining money from the Cross-Claimant; the Cross-Claimant relied on those representations and paid the money; the reliance caused pecuniary loss; and the Cross-Defendant's explanations about fantasy or the Cross-Claimant's conduct did not amount to a legal defence to deceit.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Cross Claim for Tort of Deceit / Judgment on Cross Claim After the Plaintiff Consented to a Verdict Against Him on His Claim
Outcome
Verdict and judgment for the Cross-Claimant on the Cross-Claim against the Cross-Defendant in the sum of $301,790.00 plus interest to be calculated; costs ordered against the Cross-Defendant.
Legal Topics
['tort of Deceit' 'fraudulent Misrepresentation' 'reliance' 'damages for Deceit' 'personal Relationship Fraud']
['torts' 'civil Procedure' 'evidence'] ['tort of Deceit' 'fraudulent Misrepresentation' 'reliance' 'damages for Deceit' 'personal Relationship Fraud']

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Procedural Posture

Civil Cross Claim for Tort of Deceit / Judgment on Cross Claim After the Plaintiff Consented to a Verdict Against Him on His Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the Cross-Defendant made false representations to the Cross-Claimant about four fictitious persons and their need for money.' 'Whether the Cross-Defendant knew the representations were false or was reckless or careless as to their truth.' 'Whether the representations were made with the intention that the Cross-Claimant rely on them.' 'Whether the Cross-Claimant relied on the representations and suffered pecuniary loss.' "Whether the Cross-Defendant's submissions about the Cross-Claimant's alleged fantasy or conduct provided a legal defence or justification."]

Ratio Decidendi

The Cross-Defendant knowingly made false representations about four fictitious persons with the intention of obtaining money from the Cross-Claimant; the Cross-Claimant relied on those representations and paid the money; the reliance caused pecuniary loss; and the Cross-Defendant's explanations about fantasy or the Cross-Claimant's conduct did not amount to a legal defence to deceit.

Court Disposition

Verdict and judgment for the Cross-Claimant on the Cross-Claim against the Cross-Defendant in the sum of $301,790.00 plus interest to be calculated; costs ordered against the Cross-Defendant.

Orders

  • ['Verdict and judgment for the Cross-Claimant on the Cross-Claim against the Cross-Defendant in the sum of $301,790.00 plus interest to be calculated.' "The Cross-Defendant is to pay the Cross-Claimant's costs of the Cross-Claim." 'The parties have liberty to apply on 7 days notice in respect of any special costs...