Shahid v Australasian College of Dermatologists [2008] FCAFC 72

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Shahid v Australasian College of Dermatologists [2008] FCAFC 72

TRADE PRACTICES – College of medical specialists having procedures for admission to membership – Representations by College as to characteristics of procedures – Whether made "in trade or commerce" – Whether made "in any professional activity" – Whether false, misleading or deceptive. EVIDENCE – Statutory provision proscribing misleading conduct with respect to services – Whether creates offence – Whether proof beyond reasonable doubt required. CONTRACT – Intention to create legal relations. DAMAGES – Anxiety and distress – Whether damages available for breach of contract or under statute – Loss of opportunity – Whether damages available where conceded no real prospect of success – Out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of contravention of statute – Legal expenses associated with pointless proceeding – Requirements of proof. Fair Trading Act 1987 (WA) ss 10, 12, 18, 79 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 52, 53, 55A, 79, 82, 87

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