Riordan v Cross & Ors [2005] NSWSC 112

Riordan v Cross & Ors [2005] NSWSC 112

The Tribunal complied with procedural requirements for ex parte proceedings, the plaintiff carried out 'residential building work' within the meaning of the statute, and the assessment of quantum was reasonably open on available evidence. Challenges under ss65 and 67 were outside scope or unsubstantial; summons dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 March 2005
Procedural Posture
Summons / Judgment
Outcome
Summons dismissed
Legal Topics
['ex Parte Proceedings' 'jurisdiction' 'procedural Compliance' 'residential Building Work' 'appeal Scope' 'assessment of Quantum']

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Procedural Posture

Summons / Judgment

  1. 1 ['Whether the Tribunal failed to comply with procedural requirements for ex parte proceedings under clause 29 of the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2002' "Whether the plaintiff carried out 'residential building work' under the Home Building Act 1989" 'Whether the assessment of quantum was correct' 'Whether denial of procedural fairness occurred' 'Scope of appeal under ss65 and 67 of the Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal Act 2001']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal complied with procedural requirements for ex parte proceedings, the plaintiff carried out 'residential building work' within the meaning of the statute, and the assessment of quantum was reasonably open on available evidence. Challenges under ss65 and 67 were outside scope or unsubstantial; summons dismissed.

Court Disposition

Summons dismissed

Orders

  • ['The summons is dismissed' 'The plaintiff is to pay the costs of the summons' 'The exhibits may be returned']