Brabazon, G. v. Western Mail Ltd [1985] FCA 481

Brabazon, G. v. Western Mail Ltd [1985] FCA 481

The appeal was dismissed as no contravention of s.52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 was established; the Court agreed with the decision and reasons of the learned single judge.

Parties
Appellant: Geoffrey Brabazon; Respondent: Western Mail Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 September 1985
Procedural Posture
Appeal / On Appeal From a Single Judge of the Federal Court of Australia
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Damages, Section 52 Contraventions
Trade Practices Damages Section 52 Contraventions

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Parties

Geoffrey Brabazon

Appellant

Western Mail Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / On Appeal From a Single Judge of the Federal Court of Australia

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a contravention of s.52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed as no contravention of s.52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 was established; the Court agreed with the decision and reasons of the learned single judge.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal be dismissed.
  • The appellant pay the respondent's costs of the appeal.