Implications of Misrepresentation, Trade Practices & Fair Trading Acts in Contracting and Adjudication Process & Security of Payments Legislation
December 2010 Contract Management Course; University of Adelaide
If a contract has been procured by a misrepresentation by an owner, the innocent party may have a right to damages, either at common law or pursuant to statute.
Introduction Disputes as to residential building work are often emotional affairs, with both parties holding strong views. Builders often take an optimistic view of their
This Update is a reminder as to recent changes to the legislation relating to unfair contracts. The changes mean that parties who put forward or
Introduction A recent decision in the NSW Supreme Court considers whether false statutory declarations provided by a subcontractor in support of a Payment Claim enable
