Paul Verteouris v Kerry Verteouris [2014] NSWSC 339

Paul Verteouris v Kerry Verteouris [2014] NSWSC 339

The Deed of 29 March 2006 was not a sham and is valid and enforceable according to its terms. The evidence does not establish a shamming intent or that the parties intended the loan to be forgiven. The plaintiffs' Notice of Demand was ineffective as it failed to give at least six months notice as required under the Deed. Consequently, no present obligation to repay has arisen, but the plaintiffs are entitled to a declaration as to the validity and enforceability of the Deed.

Parties
First Plaintiff: Paul Verteouris; Second Plaintiff: Helen Verteouris; Third Plaintiff: Peter Verteouris; Fourth Plaintiff: Bill Verteouris; Defendant: Kerry Verteouris
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Declaratory Relief, Equity Proceeding / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Deed held valid and enforceable; Notice of Demand not effective; plaintiffs entitled to declaratory relief; further orders to be made after submissions.
Legal Topics
Deed Validity, Sham Transaction, Loan Upon Demand, Resulting Trust
Contract Law Equity Deed Validity Sham Transaction Loan Upon Demand Resulting Trust

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Parties

Paul Verteouris

First Plaintiff

Helen Verteouris

Second Plaintiff

Peter Verteouris

Third Plaintiff

Bill Verteouris

Fourth Plaintiff

Kerry Verteouris

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Declaratory Relief, Equity Proceeding / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Deed of 29 March 2006 was a sham or is valid and enforceable
  2. 2 Whether an effective notice of demand was given under the Deed to make the loan repayable
  3. 3 Whether plaintiffs are entitled to declaratory relief and/or repayment under the Deed

Ratio Decidendi

The Deed of 29 March 2006 was not a sham and is valid and enforceable according to its terms. The evidence does not establish a shamming intent or that the parties intended the loan to be forgiven. The plaintiffs' Notice of Demand was ineffective as it failed to give at least six months notice as required under the Deed. Consequently, no present obligation to repay has arisen, but the plaintiffs are entitled to a declaration as to the validity and enforceability of the Deed.

Court Disposition

Deed held valid and enforceable; Notice of Demand not effective; plaintiffs entitled to declaratory relief; further orders to be made after submissions.

Orders

  • Declaration that the Deed of 29 March 2006 is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms
  • No present obligation for repayment as Notice of Demand ineffective