Tuck v White [2016] NSWCATAP 132

Tuck v White [2016] NSWCATAP 132

While no binding contract was concluded before commencement of work, the appellant's direction to complete the work constituted acceptance and formation of a contract. The Tribunal's assessment of compensation for defects was reasonable based on available evidence and contract terms, and mere estimation does not invalidate the legal assessment of damages.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 June 2016
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal Panel Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
['intention to Create Legal Relationship' 'inferred Contract' 'assessment of Damages' 'jurisdiction of Tribunal']
['contract' 'damages'] ['intention to Create Legal Relationship' 'inferred Contract' 'assessment of Damages' 'jurisdiction of Tribunal']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal Panel Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a binding contract existed between the parties prior to commencement of work' 'Whether a contract should be inferred based on conduct after preparatory work' 'Whether the Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for defective work']

Ratio Decidendi

While no binding contract was concluded before commencement of work, the appellant's direction to complete the work constituted acceptance and formation of a contract. The Tribunal's assessment of compensation for defects was reasonable based on available evidence and contract terms, and mere estimation does not invalidate the legal assessment of damages.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal is refused' 'The appeal is otherwise dismissed' 'Each party is to pay their own costs']