BP Australia Pty Limited v Nyran Pty Limited [2004] FCAFC 163

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

BP Australia Pty Limited v Nyran Pty Limited [2004] FCAFC 163 CONTRACT – Interpretation – Extrinsic evidence – Ambiguity – Whether ambiguity as to price DECLARATORY RELIEF – Whether sufficient factual background for making declarations Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) Federal Court of Australia Act, 1976 (Cth) Sale of Goods Act, 1895 (WA) Petrotimor Companhia de Petroleos SARL & Anor v Commonwealth of Australia & Ors (2003) 128 FCR 507 Environmental Protection (Diesel and Petrol) Regulations 1999 (WA) Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (Cth) O'Loughlin v Mount (1998) 71 SASR 206 South Sydney Council v Royal Botanic Gardens (1999) 10 BPR 18961 Ginger Development Enterprises Pty Ltd v Crown Developments Australia Pty Ltd [2003] NSWCA 296 Westpac Banking Corporation v Tanzone Pty Ltd (2000) 9 BPR 17521; [2000] NSWCA 25 Australian Broadcasting Commission v Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd (1973) 129 CLR 99 Team Services PLC v Kier Management & Design Ltd (1993) 36 ConLR 32 BP Refinery (Westernport) Pty Ltd v Shire of Hastings (1977) 180 CLR 266 Pavey & Matthews Pty Ltd v Paul (1986) 162 CLR 221 Bass v Permanent Trustee Co Ltd (1999) 198 CLR 334 Kockums AB v Commonwealth of Australia [2002] FCAFC 138 BP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (ACN 004 085 616) v NYRAN PTY LTD (ACN 056 571 530) W 192 of 2003 CARR, NORTH & SELWAY JJ 24 JUNE 2004 PERTH

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA DISTRICT REGISTRY W 192 OF 2003

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

BETWEEN: BP AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED (ACN 004 085 616)

(FORMERLY BP AUSTRALIA LIMITED)

APPELLANT

AND: NYRAN PTY LIMITED (ACN 056 571 530)

RESPONDENT

NYRAN PTY LIMITED (ACN 056 571 530)