Tasoulas v Tasoulas [2018] NSWCA 309

Tasoulas v Tasoulas [2018] NSWCA 309

There was no evidence to suggest anyone other than the appellant signed the transfer; on the balance of probabilities, the appellant did sign the transfer, received $15,000 for the share, and was aware he no longer had an interest in the property. No error or unfairness occurred at trial, and none of the grounds of appeal were made out.

Parties
Appellant: Christopher Tasoulas; Respondent: Vasiliki Tasoulas
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Equity Division Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Fraudulent Transfer, Forgery, Self Represented Litigant, Evidentiary Issues, Limitation Period
Land Law Fraudulent Transfer Forgery Self Represented Litigant Evidentiary Issues Limitation Period

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Parties

Christopher Tasoulas

Appellant

Vasiliki Tasoulas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Equity Division Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's signature was forged on the transfer of property
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge misunderstood or erred in the treatment of evidence regarding telephone conversations
  3. 3 Whether improper refusal to admit evidence or issues with evidence handling occurred

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence to suggest anyone other than the appellant signed the transfer; on the balance of probabilities, the appellant did sign the transfer, received $15,000 for the share, and was aware he no longer had an interest in the property. No error or unfairness occurred at trial, and none of the grounds of appeal were made out.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Dismiss the appeal from the judgment and orders made in the Equity Division.
  • Order that the appellant pay the respondent's costs in this Court.