Xiang v Ward (No 3) [2016] NSWDC 86

Xiang v Ward (No 3) [2016] NSWDC 86

Mr Ward made misleading representations about AFS being a genuine operating business and owning fuel technology. He was aware that these representations were false. The plaintiff invested in reliance on these misrepresentations, entitling him to damages equal to his loss plus interest.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil / Principal Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff.
Legal Topics
['oral Representations' 'misleading Conduct' 'investment' 'share Agreements' 'employment Sponsorship' 'permanent Residency' 'damages']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Principal Judgment

  1. 1 ['Whether the defendant engaged in misleading conduct regarding the business operations and investment prospects of AFS.' "Whether the plaintiff relied on the defendant's misleading representations in making his investment." 'Whether the defendant was knowingly concerned in the contravening conduct.']

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Ward made misleading representations about AFS being a genuine operating business and owning fuel technology. He was aware that these representations were false. The plaintiff invested in reliance on these misrepresentations, entitling him to damages equal to his loss plus interest.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff.

Orders

  • ['Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $727,812.71 inclusive of interest.' 'The parties are directed within 7 days to provide to the judge’s associate a list of mutually convenient dates for an argument concerning costs.']