Building and construction

Court of Appeal affirms award of over $25,000 for repair of defective building work

Court of Appeal affirms award of over $25,000 for repair of defective building work

Case arose from a contract to alter a garage so that it would include a living space

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in seismic rating dispute

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in seismic rating dispute

The appeal involved misrepresentation and common mistake claims

High Court clears developer of breach in subdivision dispute

High Court clears developer of breach in subdivision dispute

The delays were caused by external factors beyond the defendant’s control: court

Court of Appeal rules 'shadow period' losses not compensable under Public Works Act

Court of Appeal rules 'shadow period' losses not compensable under Public Works Act

Compensation claims under the act must meet specific statutory criteria

High Court modifies covenant on Drury properties, clears path for urban development

High Court modifies covenant on Drury properties, clears path for urban development

The covenant's enforcement would conflict with zoning policies and impede reasonable use of the land

High Court upholds homebuyer's right to sustain caveat in dispute over defective property

High Court upholds homebuyer's right to sustain caveat in dispute over defective property

To sustain a caveat, the applicant must only show a 'reasonably arguable' interest in the land