Permanent Trustee Company Limited v Michael Elkofairi (aka) Mashour Elkofairi & 1 OR [2001] NSWSC 1113

Permanent Trustee Company Limited v Michael Elkofairi (aka) Mashour Elkofairi & 1 OR [2001] NSWSC 1113

The defences failed as Mrs Elkofairi was not a volunteer, derived financial benefit as joint owner, and understood the nature of the mortgage transaction. No unconscionability was found given her knowledge and explanations provided by the solicitor. The Contracts Review Act 1980 did not grant relief as none of the circumstances rendering a contract unjust were established on the facts.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 December 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
['unconscionable Conduct' 'unconscionable Bargain' 'confidential Relationship' 'contracts Review Act 1980 (nsw)' 'undue Influence' 'mortgages' 'joint Tenancy']
['equity' 'contract' 'banking and Finance' 'property'] ['unconscionable Conduct' 'unconscionable Bargain' 'confidential Relationship' 'contracts Review Act 1980 (nsw)' 'undue Influence' 'mortgages' 'joint Tenancy']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the principles from Yerkey v Jones and Garcia prevent enforcement of the mortgage against the wife' 'Whether the transaction was unconscionable and set aside per Amadio' 'Whether the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) applied to provide relief']

Ratio Decidendi

The defences failed as Mrs Elkofairi was not a volunteer, derived financial benefit as joint owner, and understood the nature of the mortgage transaction. No unconscionability was found given her knowledge and explanations provided by the solicitor. The Contracts Review Act 1980 did not grant relief as none of the circumstances rendering a contract unjust were established on the facts.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • ['Order for possession of the property at 15 Chain Mail Crescent, Castle Hill.' 'Judgment against the second defendant in the sum of $1,022,450.37 plus costs.']