BENCROSS PTY LTD and OTHERS v MUNSAMI [1998] NSWCA 36

BENCROSS PTY LTD and OTHERS v MUNSAMI [1998] NSWCA 36

The trial judge's acceptance of the expert's opinion on market value was proper given the absence of opposing expert evidence and the presence of factors influencing the actual auction price; the appeal was limited to damages and the trial judge's finding was upheld.

Parties
Appellant: Bencross Pty Ltd; Appellant: Mr Weinberg; Appellant: Mr Kotowicz; Respondent: Munsami
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 September 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Negligence, Misleading Conduct, Damages, Valuation of Property
Contract Law Tort Law Consumer Protection Negligence Misleading Conduct Damages Valuation of Property

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Parties

Bencross Pty Ltd

Appellant

Mr Weinberg

Appellant

Mr Kotowicz

Appellant

Munsami

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in his assessment of damages based on the market value of the property.
  2. 2 Whether the actual auction sale price should conclusively determine market value.
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge was correct in accepting the expert valuation evidence.

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's acceptance of the expert's opinion on market value was proper given the absence of opposing expert evidence and the presence of factors influencing the actual auction price; the appeal was limited to damages and the trial judge's finding was upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.