WILLIAMS v WILLIAMS [1989] NSWCA 236

WILLIAMS v WILLIAMS [1989] NSWCA 236

There was no evidence of consideration flowing to or from the defendant; thus, the agreement was not binding or enforceable.

Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Williams; Respondent/defendant: Williams
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 March 1989
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Sale of Shares, Consideration, Invalid Agreement
Contract Law Sale of Shares Consideration Invalid Agreement

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Parties

Williams

Appellant/plaintiff

Williams

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an agreement for the sale of shares between father and son was supported by consideration.

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of consideration flowing to or from the defendant; thus, the agreement was not binding or enforceable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.