Tenji v Henneberry & Associates Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1029

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Tenji v Henneberry & Associates Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1029

TRADE PRACTICES – misleading and deceptive conduct – whether representations made during negotiations for the sale and purchase of property constituted misleading and deceptive conduct contravening s 52 of Trade Practices Act 1974 – whether representations were relied upon by the applicants – assessment of loss.

NEGLIGENCE, CONTRACT - whether settlement agent instructed by applicants failed to exercise reasonable skill and care in the performance of its duties by failing to explain the nature and effect of easements affecting title and by failing to obtain instructions thereon from applicants – whether applicants suffered loss. Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 52, 75B, 87 Parkdale Custom Built Furniture Pty Ltd v Puxu Pty Ltd (1982) ATPR 40-307 followed Collins Marrickville Pty Ltd v Henjo Investments Pty Ltd (1987) ATPR 40-782 cited Demagogue Pty Ltd v Ramensky (1993) ATPR 41-203 followed The Green Team (WA) Pty Ltd v Brulee Pty Ltd (1995) ATPR 41-435 cited Cusmano v Pinner (1998) 157 ALR 61 cited Australian Breeders Co-operative Society Ltd v Jones (1997) 150 ALR 488 cited Kenny & Good Pty Ltd v MGICA (1992) Ltd (1999) 163 ALR 611 cited Re Dawson (deceased); Union Fidelity Trustee Co Ltd v Perpetual Trustee Co Ltd [1966] 2 NSWLR 211 cited Stewart v Layton (1992) 111 ALR 687 cited Kizbeau Pty Ltd v W G & B Pty Ltd (1995) 184 CLR 281 cited Alati v Kruger (1995) 94 CLR 216 cited Potts v Miller (1940) 64 CLR 282 cited Paper Sales (Australia) WA Pty Ltd v PSA Pty Ltd (1991) ATPR 41-142 cited Radferry Pty Ltd v Starborne Holdings Pty Ltd (1999) ATPR 46-189 cited Yorke v Lucas (1985) 158 CLR 661 cited Milpurrurru v Indofurn Pty Ltd (1994) 54 FCR 240 cited Bialkower v Acohs Pty Ltd (1998) 83 FCR 1 cited