Dempsey v Sleiman; Sleiman v Dempsey

The case of Dempsey v Sleiman; Sleiman v Dempsey involved Gail Lynette Dempsey, the plaintiff, and Ali Sleiman and Hassan Sleiman, trading as Perfect Kitchens, the defendants. The dispute centred on the quality of building work provided by the defendants to the plaintiff's home, specifically regarding the installation of a kitchen. The matter was heard in the Building and Construction Commission of Queensland.

The legal issues before the court involved whether the defendants had breached their contractual obligations by providing substandard building work and whether the plaintiff was entitled to compensation for the defective work. The court was required to determine the extent of the breach and the appropriate remedy for the plaintiff.

In its decision, the court found that the defendants had indeed failed to meet the required standard of workmanship, leading to significant defects in the kitchen installation. The court concluded that the plaintiff was entitled to compensation for the defective work. The court ordered Ali Sleiman and Hassan Sleiman, trading as Perfect Kitchens, to pay the plaintiff $14,941 immediately. The application by the defendants to appeal the decision was dismissed.