Pattullo v EPK Kitchens Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCATAP 230

Pattullo v EPK Kitchens Pty Ltd [2015] NSWCATAP 230

The Tribunal erred in failing to consider whether EPK's lack of licence and insurance entitled Dr Pattullo to terminate the contract, a material issue raised by the facts and submissions. It also failed to assess damages for incomplete work as required, despite finding the primary evidence unsatisfactory. The appeal is allowed, the decision set aside, and the matter remitted for reconsideration.

Parties
Appellant: Gavin Pattullo; Respondent: EPK Kitchens Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal Decision Following Original Dismissal in Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal allowed. Decision set aside. Proceedings remitted for reconsideration.
Legal Topics
Construction of Contract, Repudiation, Assessment of Damages, Statutory Warranties (home Building Act)
Contract Law Building and Construction Consumer Law Construction of Contract Repudiation Assessment of Damages Statutory Warranties (home Building Act)

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Parties

Gavin Pattullo

Appellant

EPK Kitchens Pty Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal Decision Following Original Dismissal in Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Tribunal failed to address the issue of repudiation by EPK due to lack of licence and insurance
  2. 2 Interpretation of 'shop drawings' and completion date under contract
  3. 3 Assessment and quantification of loss/damages for incomplete work

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal erred in failing to consider whether EPK's lack of licence and insurance entitled Dr Pattullo to terminate the contract, a material issue raised by the facts and submissions. It also failed to assess damages for incomplete work as required, despite finding the primary evidence unsatisfactory. The appeal is allowed, the decision set aside, and the matter remitted for reconsideration.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed. Decision set aside. Proceedings remitted for reconsideration.

Orders

  • The appeal is allowed.
  • The decision of the Tribunal is set aside.