ST CLAIR v PETRICEVIC [1988] NSWCA 141

ST CLAIR v PETRICEVIC [1988] NSWCA 141

A stay of execution is appropriate pending appeal, given arguable grounds of error, appellant's personal circumstances, and risk of prejudice during the short period before appeal.

Parties
Appellant: St Clair; Respondent: Petricevic
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 June 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Stay Pending Appeal
Outcome
Stay of execution granted until termination of hearing of appeal
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Stay of Execution, Contract Fairness, Contract Review Act
Contract Law Property Law Specific Performance Stay of Execution Contract Fairness Contract Review Act

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Parties

St Clair

Appellant

Petricevic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Stay Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether execution of specific performance should be stayed pending appeal
  2. 2 Whether the contract for sale of property was unfair under the Contract Review Act
  3. 3 Whether stress and threat induced entry into the contract

Ratio Decidendi

A stay of execution is appropriate pending appeal, given arguable grounds of error, appellant's personal circumstances, and risk of prejudice during the short period before appeal.

Court Disposition

Stay of execution granted until termination of hearing of appeal

Orders

  • Execution on the orders of Waddell J stayed until the termination of the hearing of the appeal
  • Appellant to prepare appeal books