Fahd v Kenneally [2011] NSWCA 419

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Fahd v Kenneally [2011] NSWCA 419 Hearing dates: 18 November 2011 Decision date: 22 December 2011 Before: Macfarlan JA at 1; Young JA at 2; Tobias AJA at 8 Decision: Appeal dismissed with costs [Note: The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 provide (Rule 36.11) that unless the Court otherwise orders, a judgment or order is taken to be entered when it is recorded in the Court's computerised court record system. Setting aside and variation of judgments or orders is dealt with by Rules 36.15, 36.16, 36.17 and 36.18. Parties should in particular note the time limit of fourteen days in Rule 36.16.] Catchwords: PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE - Drafting and preparing conveyancing contracts - enforceability of side agreement - legal profession - scope of retainer - breach of retainer - scope of duty of care - breach of duty of care - Conveyancing Act Legislation Cited: Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) Cases Cited: Adamson v Hayes [1973] HCA 6; 130 CLR 276 Hoyt's Pty Ltd v Spencer [1919] HCA 64; 27 CLR 133 Mendelssohn v Norman Pty Ltd [1970] 1 QB 177 Nassif v Fahd [2007] NSWCA 269 Texts Cited: A F Mason and SJ Gageler, "The Contract" in Finn, Essays on Contract Category: Principal judgment Parties: first appellant: Alex George FAHD second appellant: Ibtisam FAHD third appellant: Alexi FAHD fourth appellant: Priscilla FAHD Respondent: Belinda KENNEALLY Representation: Counsel: Appellants: G W Mc Grath SC/ P R Bolster Respondent: G Sirtes Solicitors: Appellants: McGrath Dicembre & Co Respondent: Wotton & Kearney Lawyers File Number(s): CA 2010/384257 Decision under appeal Date of Decision: 2010-10-25 00:00:00 Before: Rolfe DCJ File Number(s): DC 2008/317618