Brookhollow Pty Ltd v R&R Consultants Pty Ltd & Anor [2006] NSWSC 1

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : Brookhollow Pty Ltd v R&R Consultants Pty Ltd & Anor [2006] NSWSC 1

HEARING DATE(S) : 21 & 22 November, and 12 December 2005

JUDGMENT DATE : 30 January 2006

JURISDICTION : Equity Division Technology & Construction List

JUDGMENT OF : Palmer J

DECISION : Summons dismissed.

CATCHWORDS : BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – When is a payment claim invalid for purposes of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – authorities and principles discussed – what are the requirements of s.22(2) – what must an adjudicator show in reasons for determination when adjudication process is undefended.

LEGISLATION CITED : Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – s.11, s.13, s.14, s.15, s.17, s.20, s.22, s.23, s.24, s.25, s.32.

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