Dobson Developments Pty Limited v Howes & Ors [1999] NSWSC 1086

Dobson Developments Pty Limited v Howes & Ors [1999] NSWSC 1086

It is appropriate to expedite the hearing and determine separate questions regarding statutory interpretation and the jurisdictional issues.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 November 1999
Procedural Posture
Interlocutory / Order for Expedition and Determination of Separate Questions
Outcome
Order for expedition and for determination of separate questions.
Legal Topics
['rent Dispute' 'jurisdiction' 'retirement Villages Act 1989 (nsw)']
['property Law' 'retirement Village Law'] ['rent Dispute' 'jurisdiction' 'retirement Villages Act 1989 (nsw)']

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Procedural Posture

Interlocutory / Order for Expedition and Determination of Separate Questions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Proper construction of Retirement Villages Act 1989 (NSW)' 'Entitlement to rent or occupation fee' 'Jurisdiction of Supreme Court versus Residential Tribunal' 'Termination of defendants’ rights to remain in units']

Ratio Decidendi

It is appropriate to expedite the hearing and determine separate questions regarding statutory interpretation and the jurisdictional issues.

Court Disposition

Order for expedition and for determination of separate questions.

Orders

  • ['The matter is to be heard on separate questions as formulated by the parties.' 'Hearing is to be expedited.']