Update

Risk of inserting ‘Nil’ or ‘N/A’ in Annexure of Australian Standard Contracts - Silent Vector Pty Ltd t/as Sizer Builders v Squarcini [2008] WASC 246

Parties to building contracts should exercise caution when deleting, amending or adding clauses to contracts and do so in a clear and consistent manner. Read more.

Defective design: Roluke P/L v Lamaro Consultants

The NSW Court of Appeal has recently considered the correct measure of damages where the design of a building is discovered to be defective. Read more.

High Court speaks on breach of covenant against making alterations without landlord's consent

The High Court has decided an important case on the effect of a tenant’s breach of a covenant not to make alterations without the landlord’s prior consent. Read more.

When can unconditional undertakings be called ?

The NSW Supreme Court has recently considered whether contract conditions could affect the ability to call on an unconditional undertaking. Read more.

Serving payment claims via facsimile - risk of non-receipt Zebicon Pty Ltd v Remo Constructions Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 1408

Payment claims are not required to be submitted during office hours and service by facsimile may be effective even if the machine is malfunctioning. Read more.