Casquash Pty Ltd v NSW Squash Limited (No 2) [2012] NSWSC 522

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Casquash Pty Ltd v NSW Squash Limited (No 2) [2012] NSWSC 522 Hearing dates: 7, 8, 9 & 11 May 2012 Decision date: 25 May 2012 Jurisdiction: Equity Division Before: Pembroke J Decision: Summons dismissed. See paragraph [60] Catchwords: CONTRACT - objective theory - parties bound by signed contract - only limited exceptions CONTRACT - unilateral mistake induced by fraud, dishonesty or sharp practice - principles and remedies RECTIFICATION - entitlement to rectification when unilateral mistake induced by fraud, dishonesty or sharp practice LANDLORD & TENANT - notice under Section 129 Conveyancing Act - reasonable notice - notice not a "sacramental ritual" - reasonableness of time period RELIEF AGAINST FORFEITURE - breadth of statutory discretion - relevance of breach being monetary or non-monetary breach - acrimonious relationship - lease necessarily requires proximity and frequent mutual dealings - interests of justice Legislation Cited: Conveyancing Act 1919 Corporations Act (Cth) 2001 Work Health & Safety Act 2011 Cases Cited: A Roberts & Co Ltd v Leicestershire County Council [1961] Ch 555 Best & Less (Leasing) Pty Ltd v Darin Nominees Pty Ltd (1994) 6 BPR 13,783 Byron Bay Retirement Villages Pty Ltd v Zandata Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 1123 Capital Projects (Qld) Pty Ltd v Trust Co of Australia [2008] QSC 105 Cherry Lane Fashion Group Ltd v Jam Factory Pty Ltd [1990] ANZ ConvR 120 Codelfa Construction Pty Ltd v State Rail Authority of NSW (1982) 149 CLR 337 Easyfind (NSW) Pty Ltd v Paterson (1987) 11 NSWLR 98 Ell v Cisera (2000) 10 BPR 18,045 Ex parte Dally-Watkins; Re Wilson (1955) 72 WN (NSW) 454 Hace Corp Pty Ltd v F Hannan (Properties) Pty Ltd (1995) 7 BPR 14,326 Hayes v Gunbola Pty Ltd (1986) 4 BPR 9247 Hyman v Rose [1912] AC 623 Johnston v Arnaboldi [1990] 2 Qd R 138 Ladies Sanctuary Pty Ltd v Parramatta Property Investment Ltd (1997) 7 BPR 15,156 L'Estrange v F Graucob Ltd [1934] 2 KB 394 Oceanic Sun Line Special Shipping Co Inc v Fay (1988) 165 CLR 197 Macquarie International Health Clinic v Sydney South West Area Health [2010] NSWCA 268 May v Platt [1900] 1 Ch 616 Pioneer Gravels (Qld) Pty Ltd v T & T Mining Corp Pty Ltd [1975] Qd R 151 R & J Lyons Family Settlement Pty Ltd v 155 Macquarie Street Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 310 Riverlate Properties Ltd v Paul [1975] Ch 133 Shiloh Spinners Ltd v Harding [1973] AC 691 Sparta Nominees Pty Ltd v Orchard Holdings Pty Ltd [2002] WASC 54 Stellar Mining NL v Evanel Pty Ltd (1983) NSW ConvR 55-118 Stieper v Deviot Pty Ltd (1977) 2 BPR 9602 Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422 Thomas v SMP International (No 4) [2010] NSWSC 984 Toll (FGCT) Pty Ltd v Alphapharm Pty Ltd [2004] 219 CLR 165 Total Destination Marketing Pty Ltd v Horizons Snowy Mountains Pty Ltd [2011] NSWSC 1575 Wilton v Farnworth (1948) 76 CLR 646 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Casquash Pty Ltd - plaintiff NSW Squash Limited - defendant Representation: Counsel: P Bolster - for the plaintiff F Kunc SC - for the defendant Solicitors: Swaab Attorneys - for the plaintiff Thomas Hugh Walker - for the defendant File Number(s): 2012/00124714