19-5-17 / Rob Anderson KC — Commercial Equity, Land Law & Property
This case concerned the plaintiff’s contention that a large parcel land was held on trust for his benefit. He claimed the existence of a resulting trust, or in the alternative, a constructive trust in respect of that interest. He unsuccessfully sought a declaration and specific performance of an agreement by…
11-5-17 / Christopher Johnstone KC, Matthew Doyle — Commercial Equity, Contract, International
A decision of Commissioner Mildren, sitting as a judge of the High Court of the Solomon Islands, concerning a joint venture for the development of a major shopping complex in Honiara. Christopher Johnstone and Matthew Doyle appeared for the successful claimants, instructed by Bennett & Philp. A copy of the…
Aklia Holdings Pty Ltd v The Carter Group Pty Ltd (in liq) [2017] QSC 75
10-5-17 / Roger Traves KC, Michael May — Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Where the plaintiff and defendant by counterclaim argue that the claim for damages is a claim which can only be brought by the company by virtue of the Prudential principle - whether the defendants have no real prospect of succeeding on that part of the counterclaim. Roger Traves QC and…
Port Ballidu Pty Ltd v Frews Lawyers [2017] QSC 19
28-2-17 / Damian Clothier KC — Commercial Equity
Whether the plaintiff's claim for equitable compensation was time-barred by analogy with statutory limitation periods. Damian Clothier QC appeared for the applicants/first and second defendant, instructed by Barry Nilsson. The matter is under appeal and has been listed to be heard on 6 September 2017.
2-2-17 / Rob Anderson KC, Kristi Riedel — Commercial Equity, Contract
Where the applicant plaintiff seeks an interlocutory injunction to restrain the third defendant from holding certain meetings and restraining the first defendant from casting votes on particular resolutions whether the balance of convenience favours the granting of interlocutory relief. Rob Anderson QC and Kristi Riedel appeared for the third defendant.
