Eventus Group Pty Ltd v Ipoh Pty Ltd [2012] NSWADT 66

Administrative Decisions Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Eventus Group Pty Ltd v Ipoh Pty Ltd [2012] NSWADT 66 Hearing dates: 15 February, 16 February and 12 March 2012 Decision date: 17 April 2012 Jurisdiction: Retail Leases Division Before: PR Callaghan S.C., Deputy President, B Harrison, Non-Judicial Member M Lonie, Non-Judicial Member Decision: 1. Proceedings dismissed 2. Costs reserved Catchwords: Retail tenancy and unconscionable conduct claims - representations, pre-lease and continuing - permitted use - physical facilities of premises - misleading or deceptive conduct - mandatory order - monetary order - expert evidence Legislation Cited: Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth) Retail Leases Act 1994 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 Cases Cited: Armstrong Jones Management Pty Ltd v Saies-Bond Pty Ltd (RLD) 2007 NSWADTAP 47 Burger King Corporation v Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd (2001) 69 NSWLR 558 Dasreef Pty Ltd v Hawchar [2011] HCA 21 Renard Constructions (ME) Pty Ltd v Minister for Public Works [1992] 26 NSWLR 234 Texts Cited: Meagher Gummow & Lehane's Equity Doctrines & Remedies, 4th edition, 2002 Spry, Equitable Remedies, 7th edition, 2007 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Eventus Group Pty Ltd (Applicant) Ipoh Pty Ltd (Respondent) Representation: Counsel D Burwood (Applicant) M Hadley (Respondent) Johnston Vaughan (Applicant) Aequitas VTS Lawyers (Respondent) File Number(s): 115061