Readymix Holdings International Pte Ltd v Wieland Process Equipment Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] FCA 1480

Readymix Holdings International Pte Ltd v Wieland Process Equipment Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] FCA 1480

The respondents, by making false representations as to the reliability and suitability of the SLP 1100 crusher, engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in contravention of s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth). The second respondent was a person involved in the contravention under s 75B. There was an implied term in the contract that the machine would be fit for purpose, which was breached, causing the applicants loss or damage. Damages are to be determined at a later hearing.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 October 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment on Liability, Damages to Be Determined at Future Hearing
Outcome
Liability established against both respondents for contravention of s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and breach of contract; quantum of damages to be assessed at a subsequent hearing; costs reserved.
Legal Topics
['misleading or Deceptive Conduct' 'implied Terms' 'fitness for Purpose' 'sale of Goods' 'aiding and Abetting Liability']
['trade Practices' 'contract Law'] ['misleading or Deceptive Conduct' 'implied Terms' 'fitness for Purpose' 'sale of Goods' 'aiding and Abetting Liability']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment on Liability, Damages to Be Determined at Future Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondents engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct under s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)' 'Whether there was an implied term in the contract for fitness for purpose and whether it was breached' 'Whether the second respondent was liable under s 75B of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) as a person involved in the contravention' 'Whether loss or damage was suffered by the applicants by reason of the breach']

Ratio Decidendi

The respondents, by making false representations as to the reliability and suitability of the SLP 1100 crusher, engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in contravention of s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth). The second respondent was a person involved in the contravention under s 75B. There was an implied term in the contract that the machine would be fit for purpose, which was breached, causing the applicants loss or damage. Damages are to be determined at a later hearing.

Court Disposition

Liability established against both respondents for contravention of s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and breach of contract; quantum of damages to be assessed at a subsequent hearing; costs reserved.

Orders

  • ["The proceeding be stood over to 8 October 2008 at 9.30 am for further orders as necessary to give effect to the reasons and for setting a timetable for the future hearing as to loss or damage and the Respondents' Notice of Motion filed on 21 August 2008." 'Costs of the proceeding to date be reserved.']