Dandaven v Harbeth Holdings Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 955

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA Dandaven v Harbeth Holdings Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 955 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – motions for dismissal of proceedings pursuant to Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) s 31A – alternatively for statement of claim to be struck out – Federal Court Rules Order 11 rule 16 or Order 20 rule 2 – construction of option in Contract to Lease and subsequent Deed of Lease – consideration of evidence of extrinsic material in aid of construction – common intention unilateral mistake – estoppel – equitable estoppel – breach of warranty – unconscionable conduct – ss 51AA and 51AC of Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) –misleading and deceptive conduct – ss 6(3) and 52 Trade Practices Act and s 10 Fair Trading Act 1987 (WA).

Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) s 31A Federal Court Rules 1976 (Cth) O 11 r 16, O 20, r 2 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 51AA and 51AC, 52, 87(1A) Fair Trading Act 1987 (WA) s 10 Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA) s 136

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