Ketchell v Master Education Services Pty Limited [2005] NSWSC 399

Ketchell v Master Education Services Pty Limited [2005] NSWSC 399

The Magistrate's determination regarding unconscionable conduct, breach of representations, and damages was reasonably open on the material before him; however, the defence of non-compliance with clause 11(1) was not properly addressed and must be remitted to the Local Court for determination. Extension of time...

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 April 2005
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Extension of time granted; appeal otherwise unsuccessful except for the defence of non-compliance with clause 11(1), which is remitted to the Local Court.
Legal Topics
['franchise Agreement' 'misrepresentation' 'unconscionable Conduct' 'extension of Time' 'statutory Non Compliance']
['contract Law' 'franchise Law' 'trade Practices'] ['franchise Agreement' 'misrepresentation' 'unconscionable Conduct' 'extension of Time' 'statutory Non Compliance']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether irregularities in the disclosure document constituted unconscionable conduct' 'Whether non-compliance with clause 11 of the franchising code of conduct prevented recovery of the moneys claimed by the defendant' 'Whether there had been breach of alleged representations and warranties' 'Whether loss had been suffered by the plaintiff']

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate's determination regarding unconscionable conduct, breach of representations, and damages was reasonably open on the material before him; however, the defence of non-compliance with clause 11(1) was not properly addressed and must be remitted to the Local Court for determination. Extension of time granted, and judgment and orders made in respect of interest and costs set aside.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted; appeal otherwise unsuccessful except for the defence of non-compliance with clause 11(1), which is remitted to the Local Court.

Orders

  • ['Judgment and orders made in respect of interest and costs set aside' 'Defence of non-compliance with clause 11(1) remitted to the Local Court for determination in accordance with law' 'Plaintiff to pay costs of the summons' 'Defendant to pay costs of the issue relating to non-compliance with clause 11(1)'...