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Mr. Nicholas Allan – Cases, Publications & News

• Lowe v Pascoe (No 9) [[2021] NSWSC 163](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/177f050adf0e157b4fac0f81) – Real estate – Accounting for partnership profits
• Ferderer v Cunninghame [[2021] NSWLEC 1097](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/177d1249001669b86e28eb92) – Real estate – Dispute over 19 trees – Alleged encroachment and damage
• Pauperis v Pauperis [[2020] NSWSC 1470](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/1754eb21f61f5c1949b6da16) – Real estate – Contest over possession of land – possessory title and ‘adverse’ possession – Duties of executor – Sydney Morning Herald, 28 October 2020
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions & Excavation Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2020] NSWSC 1307](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/174c2cce6284355e2861094d) – Company law – Suit against company subject to deed of company arrangement – Pleadings dispute over claim for restitution
• Kirkbride v Kostadinovski [[2020] NSWCATCD](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Kirkbride.pdf) – Building law – Coastal construction and corrosion – Defects not identified for years – Missing contract – Compensation versus order for builder to rectify defect
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions & Excavation Pty Ltd [[2020] NSWSC 343](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5e852946e4b0a854e03ea0be) – Company law – Security for costs – Claim of unjust enrichment
• R v Rush [[2019] NSWDC 773](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5e13c15de4b0ab0bf607500b) – Criminal law – Historical crimes by a young adult – Effect of delayed investigation – Modern community service options
• In the matter of Crowe Consulting Pty Ltd [[2019] NSWSC 1414](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5da7ca9ae4b0c3247d7126fd) – Company law – Setting aside statutory demand – Contract law –Dispute over contractual nature of parties’ conduct – Calculation of time period for setting aside demand – use of Australia Post
• In the matter of Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd (administrator appointed) [[2019] NSWSC 1243](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5d82cf4be4b0ab0bf60722be) – Company law – Adjournment of winding up of company – Benefits of administration versus liquidation
• Doran v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [[2019] NSWSC 1191](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5d76fcdbe4b0ab0bf6071dfd) – Criminal law – Intoxicated self-defence – Appeal on a question of law
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2019] NSWCA 60](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c9c092fe4b0196eea4057f7) – Company law – Statutory demand – Nature and genuineness of offsetting claims
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2018] NSWCA 341](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c1c566be4b0851fd68d08e5) – Practice & Procedure – Reversal of earlier orders – Contested payment into court
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2018] NSWCA 336](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5c1871a1e4b0851fd68d074a) – Appeals – Company law – Statutory demand – Extension of time for compliance
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd (No 2) [[2018] NSWSC 1713](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5be8b8cde4b0b9ab40210fe9) – Company law – Statutory demand – Extension of time for compliance
• Grandview Ausbuilder Pty Ltd v Budget Demolitions Pty Ltd [[2018] NSWSC 1647](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5bd8f45ce4b0b9ab40210b84) – Company law – Statutory demand – Dispute over existence of offsetting claims – Unpaid construction debts
• Lu v Commissioner for Fair Trading (No 2) [[2018] NSWCATAD 221 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5ba08b0ae4b0b9ab4020fb21)– Tattooist licensing – Review of decision to refuse licence – Meaning of ‘fit and proper person’
• Textile Clothing Footwear Union of Australia v Icon Print Innovations Pty Ltd [[2018] FCCA 1135](http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2018/1135.html) – Contract law – Indemnity clause – Misleading conduct – Australian Consumer Law
• Croydon Park Apartments Pty Ltd v Wei [[2018] NSWSC 20](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a6fb67fe4b058596cbadc69) – Landlord and tenant – Appeal to Supreme Court – Week-to-week lease – Operation of Retirement Villages Act
• Lu v Commissioner for Fair Trading [[2018] NSWCATAD 24](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a66e2aee4b058596cbadb47) – Tattoo parlour operator – Review of decision to refuse licence – Meaning of the ‘public interest’
• Hanna v Semaan [[2018] NSWCATAP 21](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5a5d78ace4b074a7c6e1bb10) – Interpretation and construction of orders – Appeal – Status of NSW Trustee & Guardian in litigation
• Re: an Adjudicator* (a pseudonym) (2017) – Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act – Unpaid concreting in regional council’s drainage works
• Essey v Rafic Pty Ltd [[2017] FWC 3880](https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/decisionssigned/html/2017fwc3880.htm) – Claim of unfair dismissal – manager engaging in misconduct – employee’s attitude – immediate dismissal
• In the matter of Likehart Pty Ltd (deregistered) (No 2) [[2017] NSWSC 906](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/595ec854e4b074a7c6e16f30) – company reinstatement to wind up company – unfunded liquidator
• In the matter of Likehart Pty Ltd (deregistered) [[2017] NSWSC 884](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5959acede4b074a7c6e16ce8) – company reinstatement opposed – standing of applicant – derivative action
• Jia v GJKR Pty Ltd [[2017] NSWSC 629](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/592236f5e4b058596cba6ae7) – Retail leases – Appeal to Supreme Court – Losses claimed by landlord – Error of law
• Kang v Goldsmith [[2017] FCCA 845](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2017/845.html) – Bankruptcy law – Application to set aside bankruptcy notice – Service of notice by email
• Kursun v Garreffa [[2017] NCATCD N/K](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Judgment_Costs_Garreffa.pdf) – Costs law – Mixed, complex result in case – Relevance of offers of compromise – Calderbank letters
• Planet Red Pty Ltd v Commissioner of A.C.T. Revenue [[2017] ACAT 18](http://acat.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1044383/PLANET-RED-PTY-LTD-v-COMMISSIONER-OF-ACT-REVENUE-Administrative-Review-2017-ACAT-18.pdf) – Land tax challenge – Historic, heritage building on land – Valuation methods
• Kursun v Garreffa – [[2017] NSWCATCD 4](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/58a677e2e4b058596cba425f) – Building law – Contractual scope of works – Identity of contracting party
• Mielczarek v Commissioner of Fair Trading [[2017] NSWCATAD 5](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5865f496e4b058596cba3254) – Business licensing – the ‘public interest’ – tattoo parlours
• Pozetu Pty Ltd v Alexander James Pty Ltd [[2016] NSWCA 208](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/57ac106ae4b058596cb9e54b) – Agreement to lease – Uncertainty about rent – Appeal – Option to lease
• Le v Tran [[2016] NSWSC 632](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/573a45cde4b05f2c4f04e189) – Landlord and tenant – Misleading and deceptive conduct – Ownership of the land
• Alexander James Pty Ltd v Pozetu Pty Ltd (No. 2) [[2016] NSWCATAP 75](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5705f0f3e4b05f2c4f04ca6c) – Costs in a tribunal – Meaning of ‘special circumstances’ – Legally complex matters
• Re Jenkins* (a pseudonym) & Ors [2016] NSWSC – Law of settlements – summary dismissal – contracts
• In the Matter of Structural Projects [[2015] NSWSC 1859](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5665ed04e4b05f2c4f0497d1) – Company law – Winding up – Strike out – Defence seeking court’s discretion
• Alexander James Pty Ltd v Pozetu Pty Ltd [[2015] NSWCATAP 228](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/56272907e4b003c5681f9f6b) – Retail leases and equitable leases – Appeal – Right to specific performance
• Kursun v Garreffa [2015] NSWCATCD N/K – Contract law – Building law – Identifying the contracting parties
• Concourt Pty Ltd v Kerr [[2015] NSWCATAP 106](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/55761f89e4b06e6e9f0f64d0) – Building law – Appeal – Meaning of ‘practical completion’ – Extensions of time
• Hanna v Semaan [[2015] NSWCATCD N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Hanna.pdf) – Building law – collapsing concrete roof – No written contract
• Stuart v Short [[2015] NSWLC N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Stuart.pdf) – Negligence – Independent witnesses
• Cornwall v Stylemaster Patios Kellyville Pty Ltd [[2014] NSWCAT N/K](http://njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Cornwall.pdf) – Contract construction – Building law – Estoppel
• Penshurst Street Holdings Pty Ltd v Barker & Others [[2014] NSWCAT N/K](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/54d2e78ce4b0268efc6f125e) – Retirement village residents – Eviction – Statutory construction
• Concourt Pty Ltd v Kerr [[2014] NSWCATCD N/K](http://www.njallan.com.au/judgments/Reasons_Concourt.pdf) – Building law – Agreed damages for delay – Contract construction
• Mendiratta v Clarendon Homes NSW P/L [[2014] NSWCATCD 82](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=173181) – Costs – Calderbank offer – Solicitor of related company
• Saneja v Dynabuild Pty Ltd [[2014] NSWCATCD 84](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=173594) – Building law – agreed damages for delay – contract construction
• Madden’s Stable Bedding Pty Ltd v Reid [[2014] NSWSC 554](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=171292) – Motor vehicle negligence – Appeal – Local Court to Supreme Court
• Fowler Homes Pty Ltd v Roberts [[2014] NSWDC 4](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?jgmtid=169851) – Costs law – Building law – Appeal
• Re Higgins* (a pseudonym) (No 2) [2013] NSWSC – Costs law – Trust law
• Mendiratta v Clarendon Homes NSW P/L [[2013] NSWCTTT 660](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2013/660.html) – Building law
• Roberts v Fowler Homes P/L [[2013] NSWCTTT 404](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2013/404.html) – Costs law – Building law
• Ghali v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue (2013) 85 NSWLR 378; [[2013] NSWCA 340](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=167673) – Appeal – Taxation law
• Charalambous v Yeung [[2013] NSWADTAP 44](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?jgmtid=167407) – Appeal – Commercial Leases – Negligence – Contract law
• Re Jenkins* (a pseudonym) [2013] NSWSC – Trusts & International Law – Pacific islands
• Webb v Pursell [[2013] QCA 199](http://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2013/QCA13-199.pdf) – Contract law – Appeals
• BM & JA Holdings P/L v Clarence Street Developments P/L[[2012] NSWSC 1236](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?s=1000,jgmtid=161278) – Commercial Leases
• Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v Ghali [[2012] NSWADTAP 20](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/pjudg?s=1000,jgmtid=158997) – Taxation Law
• Sayed v Deng [[2012] NSWSC 851](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=159905) – Contract Law – Settlement – Appeals
• Roberts v Fowler Homes [[2012] NSWCTTT 274](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWCTTT/2012/274.html) – Building Law
• Chilvers v Snowdon (2012) 14 DCLR(NSW) 147; [[2012] NSWDC 64](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=158298) – Costs Recovery
• Gwenian Pty Ltd v Webb [[2011] FMCA 903 ](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FMCA/2011/903.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=gwenian%20and%20webb&nocontext=1)– Bankruptcy Law
• Roberts v Fowler Homes (Unreported, CTTT, 30 Sep 2011) – Building Law
• Ghali v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [[2011] NSWADT 261 ](http://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?jgmtid=155580)– Taxation Law
• Rookharp Pty Ltd v Webb [[2011] FMCA 801 ](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FMCA/2011/801.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=rookharp%20and%20webb)– Bankruptcy Law
• Loiero v Adel Sportswear Pty Ltd [[2010] NSWSC 1133 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/25f1b17901cbc310ca2577af001867b3?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
• Brice v Biruski [[2010] NSWDC 267 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/dcjudgments/2010nswdc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/4a9554afed19ecc5ca2577e60020fc36?OpenDocument)– Building Law
• Kalamen v Al Aubodi [[2010] NSWSC 544 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/b6be6d1177706c0cca25772f001acce6?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
• In the Matter of Liverpool Hotels Pty Ltd (In Liq) [[2010] NSWSC 72 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2010nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/8bcbd5065e6fd72dca2576cb00755cfe?OpenDocument)– Corporations Law
• Lissa v Browne [[2009] NSWSC 1050 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/05e3664ff019d692ca2576420006f355?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Lawyer’s Costs
• Sims v Palasty – [[2009] NSWSC 885 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/082072ff408db6cfca25761f001709c3?OpenDocument)– Corporations Law
• Blazai Pty Ltd v Gateway Development (St Marys) Pty Ltd [[2009] NSWSC 800 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/549ff4003004262463c5c866)– Corporations – Company reinstatement
• Tohme v Q and A Properties Pty Ltd [[2009] NSWSC 176 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/b02c07875ff8540fca25757e000216c9?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Real Estate
• Blazai Pty Ltd v John Palasty [[2009] NSWSC 50 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2009nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/f72fa1b7bd725d83ca25755e00780313?OpenDocument)– Security for Costs
• Baulkham Hills Shire Council v Yates [[2008] NSWLEC 244 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lecjudgments/2008nswlec.nsf/c45212a2bef99be4ca256736001f37bd/5ef4a4eb791b4cbaca2574b00016c882?OpenDocument)– Stay Application
• Berem Interiors Pty Ltd v Shaya Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd [[2007] NSWSC 1340 ](https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/549fd65f3004262463bf522b)– Building Law
• Tomko v Palasty [[2007] NSWCA 258 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswca.nsf/32a6f466fc42eb68ca256739000a724d/7cd5bcbad0d2b9b7ca25735b007cb5b0?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Appeal
• Iaconis v Lazar [[2007] NSWSC 1103 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/a62c1539f8f53522ca25736b0005aef1?OpenDocument)– Contract Law – Mortgages
• Aymban Pty Ltd v Grove Park Pty Ltd [[2007] NSWSC 1089 ](http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2007nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/77deaa7d926a9685ca257368000c78c3?OpenDocument)– Asset Freezing