PANGAS v NEWJUR PTY LTD AND ORS [1995] NSWCA 356

PANGAS v NEWJUR PTY LTD AND ORS [1995] NSWCA 356

The appellant did not establish factual or legal error in the trial judge's findings regarding credibility, the enforceability of the maintenance agreement, or the alleged breach and subsequent release; therefore, the appeal should be dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Mr Pangas; First Respondent: Newjur Pty Ltd; Second Respondent: Mrs Pangas (the former wife)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 June 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Equity Division Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Enforcement of Maintenance Agreement, Specific Performance, Credibility Findings, Cross Vesting
Family Law Equity Enforcement of Maintenance Agreement Specific Performance Credibility Findings Cross Vesting

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Parties

Mr Pangas

Appellant

Newjur Pty Ltd

First Respondent

Mrs Pangas (the former wife)

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Equity Division Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether trial judge's findings of fact and credibility were erroneous
  2. 2 Whether maintenance agreement was enforceable
  3. 3 Whether appellant entitled to enforce agreement regarding property ownership

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant did not establish factual or legal error in the trial judge's findings regarding credibility, the enforceability of the maintenance agreement, or the alleged breach and subsequent release; therefore, the appeal should be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs