Jamie Beyer t/as Leisure Pools & Spas Newcastle v Palazzi [2020] NSWCATAP 109

Jamie Beyer t/as Leisure Pools & Spas Newcastle v Palazzi [2020] NSWCATAP 109

There was insufficient evidence to establish the appellant was denied procedural fairness by not having received the first expert report before hearing. The findings regarding 'major defect' were supported by evidence that inadequate structural support was likely to render the pool unusable if not rectified; the crack did not amount to destruction but was likely to increase, constituting a major defect for jurisdictional purposes.

Parties
Appellant: Jamie Beyer t/as Leisure Pools & Spas Newcastle; First Respondent: William Palazzi; Second Respondent: Deborah Palazzi
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Decision of the NCAT Appeal Panel
Outcome
Leave to appeal is refused. The appeal is dismissed.
Legal Topics
Procedural Fairness, Statutory Warranties, Major Defects, Jurisdiction, Adjournments, Expert Evidence
Building and Construction Law Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Statutory Warranties Major Defects Jurisdiction Adjournments Expert Evidence

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Parties

Jamie Beyer t/as Leisure Pools & Spas Newcastle

Appellant

William Palazzi

First Respondent

Deborah Palazzi

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Decision of the NCAT Appeal Panel

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Appellant was denied procedural fairness by not being provided with an expert report prior to hearing
  2. 2 Whether the defect constituted a 'major defect' under s 18E of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) such as to give the Tribunal jurisdiction, and whether there was evidence to support that finding

Ratio Decidendi

There was insufficient evidence to establish the appellant was denied procedural fairness by not having received the first expert report before hearing. The findings regarding 'major defect' were supported by evidence that inadequate structural support was likely to render the pool unusable if not rectified; the crack did not amount to destruction but was likely to increase, constituting a major defect for jurisdictional purposes.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal is refused. The appeal is dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal is refused.
  • The appeal is dismissed.