Thorne v KennedyCitation:[2017] HCA 49Before:Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle, Gordon, Edelman JJDate:08 Nov 2017Case Number:B14/2017Read more

Thorne v KennedyCitation:[2017] HCA 49Before:Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle, Gordon, Edelman JJDate:08 Nov 2017Case Number:B14/2017Read more

The agreements were voidable due to the presence of duress and unconscionable conduct, as the respondent was at a special disadvantage and the applicant exploited that position.

Parties
Applicant: Unknown Fiancé; Respondent: Unknown Fiancée
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Judgment
Outcome
Agreements set aside
Legal Topics
Financial Agreements, Pre Nuptial Agreement, Post Nuptial Agreement, Duress, Undue Influence, Unconscionable Conduct
Family Law Financial Agreements Pre Nuptial Agreement Post Nuptial Agreement Duress Undue Influence Unconscionable Conduct

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Parties

Unknown Fiancé

Applicant

Unknown Fiancée

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are voidable for duress, undue influence, or unconscionable conduct
  2. 2 Whether the primary judge's reasons were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

The agreements were voidable due to the presence of duress and unconscionable conduct, as the respondent was at a special disadvantage and the applicant exploited that position.

Court Disposition

Agreements set aside

Orders

  • Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements declared voidable and set aside