Taouk v Ho [2019] NSWCA 156

Taouk v Ho [2019] NSWCA 156

The deed executed by Ms Ho did not supersede the December settlement agreement because Edifice and Mr Taouk disclaimed the deed and refused execution; as a result, Ms Ho was not precluded from suing for payment under the December agreement. There was no error of law in the primary judge's reasoning and no injustice warranting leave to appeal.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Dismissed
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
['settlement Agreements' 'deed Delivery and Disclaimer' 'appeal Requirements' 'ncat Jurisdiction' 'costs Orders']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Dismissed

  1. 1 ['Whether the deed of settlement executed by Ms Ho superseded the December compromise agreement' 'Whether delivery of the deed was unconditional or in escrow' 'Legal effect of disclaimer by Edifice and Mr Taouk' 'Whether Ms Ho was precluded from suing on the December agreement']

Ratio Decidendi

The deed executed by Ms Ho did not supersede the December settlement agreement because Edifice and Mr Taouk disclaimed the deed and refused execution; as a result, Ms Ho was not precluded from suing for payment under the December agreement. There was no error of law in the primary judge's reasoning and no injustice warranting leave to appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • ['Summons seeking leave to appeal is dismissed with costs.']