AMW Projects Pty Limited v Ray Mullins & Sons Pty Limited

AMW Projects Pty Limited (AMW) and Ray Mullins & Sons Pty Limited (RMS) were parties to a building contract. AMW commenced proceedings against RMS alleging breach of contract, seeking damages for defective work and delays. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

The primary legal issues before the Court were whether RMS had breached the building contract by failing to perform work to the required standard and whether RMS was liable for delays to the project. The Court was also required to determine the appropriate measure of damages to be awarded to AMW.

The Court found that RMS had breached the contract by failing to carry out the work with due care and skill, and in accordance with the contract specifications. The Court applied the principles of contract law, including the implied term of reasonable care and skill in the performance of building works. The Court determined that AMW was entitled to damages representing the cost of rectifying the defective work and for losses incurred due to the delays caused by RMS's breaches. The Court ordered that RMS pay damages to AMW.