Llamas v Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd; Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd v Llamas [2019] NSWCATCD 75

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Llamas v Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd; Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd v Llamas [2019] NSWCATCD 75 Hearing dates: 14 March 2019 Date of orders: 1 November 2019 Decision date: 01 November 2019 Jurisdiction: Consumer and Commercial Division Before: G.J. Sarginson, Senior Member Decision: 1. In Matter HB 18/47941 Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd is to pay Rafael Llamas and Kay Llamas the sum of $58,908.85 immediately. 2. In Matter HB 18/47932, the proceedings are dismissed. 3. In both Matter HB 18/47941 and HB 18/47932 Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd is to pay Rafael Llamas and Kay Llamas costs as agreed or assessed. 4. If either party seeks an alternative or varied costs order, written application must be made to the Tribunal by 14 days from the date of this decision. If such an application is made, the Tribunal will issue further directions regarding the disposition of any costs issues. Catchwords: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION---Repudiation of contract by homeowner---Type of damages available—Defective work---Incomplete work---Appropriate remedy---Assessment of damages Legislation Cited: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules 2014 (NSW) Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (NSW) Australian Consumer Law 2010 Cases Cited: Bellgrove v Eldridge [1954] HCA 36; (1954) 90 CLR 613 David Securities Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [1992] HCA 48; (1992) 175 CLR 353 DB Homes Australia Pty Limited v Kes [2019] NSWCATAP 221 Deacon v National Strategic Constructions Pty Ltd; National Strategic Constructions Pty Ltd v Deacon [2017] NSWCATAP 185 Grace v Pepe [2016] NSWCATAP 157 Kurmond Homes Pty Ltd v Marsden [2018] NSWCATAP 23 Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2009] HCA 32 McCrohon v Harith [2010] NSWCA 67 McDonald v Dennys Lascelles Ltd (1933) 48 CLR 457 Poulos v Eberstaller [2013] NSWSC 1849 Rockwall Constructions Pty Ltd v Nayak [2017] NSWCATAP 226 Rockwell Constructions Pty v Llamas [2018] NSWCATAP 262 Signature Security v Western Suburbs District Leagues [2002] NSWCA 140 Southern Cross Constructions (NSW) Pty Limited (administrators appointed) v Busasia Pty Limited [2012] Tabcorp Holdings Ltd v Bowen Investments Pty Ltd [2009] HCA 8 ;(2009) 236 CLR 272 Waltons Stores (Interstate) Pty Ltd v Maher [1988] HCA 7; (1988) 164 CLR 387 Zeman v Bollard [2015] NSWCATCD 13 Texts Cited: Cheshire and Fifoot 9th Edition Category: Principal judgment Parties: Matter HB 18/47932