Gustav & Co Limited v MacField Limited - SC 39/2007

Media releases

mediarelease gustav (PDF 88 KB)

Summary

Civil appeal – unconscionable bargain – contract for sale of commercial land – sole director of applicant company had a terminal illness – contract cancelled by respondent company when full deposit not paid – applicant company sought to recover partial deposit on the basis of unconscionable dealing due to director’s illness – whether the Court of Appeal erred in finding there was no duty to inquire – the extent of knowledge required for such a duty.CA 168/05 24 May 2007

Result

Application for leave to appeal granted.
4 September 2007

Date of Hearing

11 March 2008

Hearing Transcripts

Hearing date 11 March 2008 (PDF 235 KB)