Energy Australia v Downer Construction (Australia) Pty Limited & 2 Ors [2005] NSWSC 1042

New South Wales Supreme Court

Energy Australia v Downer Construction (Australia) Pty Limited & 2 Ors [2005] NSWSC 1042 CITATION : This decision has been amended. Please see the end of the judgment for a list of the amendments.

HEARING DATE(S) : 12/10/05

JUDGMENT DATE : 14 October 2005

Equity Division JURISDICTION : Technology and Construction List

JUDGMENT OF : Barrett J

DECISION : Application for interlocutory injunction dismissed with costs

CATCHWORDS : BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION - progress payments - Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act - claim for interlocutory injunction pending hearing of claim for declarations that purported adjudication void and of no effect - serious question to be tried - plaintiff's ability to seek setting aside of any judgment obtained under the Act not prejudiced - balance of convenience favours defendant - interlocutory injunction refused

LEGISLATION CITED : Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999

Brodyn Pty Ltd v Davenport (2004) 61 NSWLR 421 CASES CITED : Coordinated Construction Company Pty Ltd v Climatech (Canberra) Pty Ltd [2005] NSWCA 229 Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd v Luikens [2003] NSWSC 1140

Energy Australia - Plaintiff Downer Construction (Australia) Pty Limited - First Defendant PARTIES : The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia - Second Defendant William Timothy Sullivan - Third Defendant

FILE NUMBER(S) : SC 5508/05

Mr C.R.C. Newlinds SC/Mr S.A. Kerr - Plaintiff COUNSEL : Mr G. Inatey SC/Mr W.V. McManus - First Defendant