Tiaro Coal Limited (In Liquidation) v Amzalak [2018] NSWSC 111

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Tiaro Coal Limited (In Liquidation) v Amzalak [2018] NSWSC 111 Hearing dates: 30 and 31 January 2018; 1 February 2018 Decision date: 16 February 2018 Jurisdiction: Equity - Commercial List Before: Ball J Decision: The plaintiff's claim be dismissed with costs. Catchwords: CONTRACTS – Construction and interpretation – Parol evidence rule – Exceptions – Evidence of surrounding circumstances adduced to resolve ambiguity CONTRACTS – Oral contract – Principles to be applied in determining terms of contract CONTRACTS – Rectification – Intention – Determining the common intention of the parties Cases Cited: Agricultural and Rural Finance Pty Ltd v Gardiner (2008) 238 CLR 570; [2008] HCA 57 Australian Broadcasting Commission v Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd (1973) 129 CLR 99; [1973] HCA 36 Australian Gypsum Ltd v Hume Steel Ltd (1930) 45 CLR 54; [1930] HCA 38 Codelfa Construction Pty Ltd v State Rail Authority of New South Wales (1982) 149 CLR 337; [1982] HCA 24 Ecosse Property Holdings Pty Ltd v Gee Dee Nominees Pty Ltd (2017) 91 ALJR 486; [2017] HCA 12 Electricity Generation Corporation v Woodside Energy Ltd (2014) 251 CLR 640; [2014] HCA 7 Franklins Pty Ltd v Metcash Trading Ltd (2009) 76 NSWLR 603; [2009] NSWCA 407 Hillas & Co Ltd v Arcos Ltd (1932) 147 LT 503; [1932] All ER Rep 494 Johnston v Brightstars Holding Company Pty Ltd [2014] NSWCA 150 Maralinga Pty Ltd v Major Enterprises Pty Ltd (1973) 128 CLR 336; [1973] HCA 23 Mount Bruce Mining Pty Ltd v Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd (2015) 256 CLR 104; [2015] HCA 37 Ryledar Pty Ltd v Euphoric Pty Ltd (2007) 69 NSWLR 603; [2007] NSWCA 65 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Tiaro Coal Limited (In Liquidation) (Plaintiff) Benjamin Amzalak (Defendant) Representation: Counsel: DC Price (Plaintiff) MK Condon SC with GP Gee (Defendant)