Hadid, Albert v Lenfest Communications Inc & Ors [1998] FCA 90

Hadid, Albert v Lenfest Communications Inc & Ors [1998] FCA 90

The letter tendered by the applicant is admissible as evidence not only against the first two respondents, but also as evidence relevant to the allegation of combination or conspiracy, and potentially of participation by particular respondents, in accordance with principles of evidence regarding alleged conspiracies.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 February 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil / Evidentiary Ruling
Outcome
letter admitted as evidence
Legal Topics
['conspiracy' 'fiduciary Duty' 'trade Practices Act' 'evidence Admissibility']
['commercial Law' 'corporations Law'] ['conspiracy' 'fiduciary Duty' 'trade Practices Act' 'evidence Admissibility']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Evidentiary Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['admissibility of evidence in cases alleging conspiracy or combination' 'application of principles regarding evidence against alleged co-conspirators']

Ratio Decidendi

The letter tendered by the applicant is admissible as evidence not only against the first two respondents, but also as evidence relevant to the allegation of combination or conspiracy, and potentially of participation by particular respondents, in accordance with principles of evidence regarding alleged conspiracies.

Court Disposition

letter admitted as evidence

Orders

  • ['The letter dated 4 November 1993 is admitted as evidence against the first two respondents and as evidence relevant to the alleged combination or conspiracy and participation therein.']