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Historical sexual abuse claim partly proved. The Court found some abuse on Council grounds, awarded compensatory and aggravated damages, and entered judgment for $461,046.02.
The District Court held a payment claim was valid despite referring to a non-existent cost-plus contract, and entered judgment for the builder for $153,389.17.
The District Court dealt with costs after judgment, holding the plaintiff’s offer of compromise was a real compromise and awarding indemnity costs from 18 November 2025.
The Court upheld a bookmaker’s debt claim for telephone betting losses, rejecting illegality and onus-of-proof arguments, and dismissing the defendant’s cross-claim.
The High Court held that the Western Australian legal costs legislation formed a comprehensive regime, so no common law restitutionary interest claim lay on the settlement sum.
Driver v Botanical Water Technologies Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 1641
The court fixed interest on equitable compensation from the date of judgment and ordered the fifth defendant to pay 90% of the plaintiffs’ costs.
Xin v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWCATAD 333
The Tribunal confirmed surcharge purchaser duty and penalty tax, but remitted interest for the period before it became impossible for the applicant to satisfy the residence requirement.
Lambourne v Baker (No 5) [2024] NSWCA 241
The Court of Appeal dismissed a review of payment-out orders in longstanding costs litigation, holding the stay was operative and the respondents’ costs entitlement supported set-off.
Topcubasi v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWCATAD 258
The Tribunal confirmed an assessment of surcharge purchaser duty, interest and penalty tax, rejecting claims for remission based on delay, fairness and alleged lack of notice.
Steven Naidenov trading as in his capacity as Liquidator of Tyres for Less Pty Ltd (in liquidation) and Anor v Unique Motor Group Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 406
The court held two vehicle transfers were voidable uncommercial and insolvent transactions, and also found an outstanding loan debt proved against the defendant.
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