Lebot v Energetic IT Pty Ltd

In the Federal Circuit Court, Lebot sought damages from Energetic IT Pty Ltd, which was engaged to develop and deliver a computer program for the applicant. The applicant alleged that the respondent had failed to deliver the program as agreed, resulting in significant losses. The respondent denied liability and counterclaimed for outstanding payments. The court was tasked with determining whether the respondent had breached the contract by failing to deliver the program and, if so, to what extent the applicant's losses were recoverable. Additionally, the court had to assess the validity of the respondent's counterclaim.

The court found that the respondent had indeed breached the contract by not delivering the agreed-upon program. It held that the applicant's losses were a direct consequence of this breach. In assessing damages, the court considered the contract terms and the specific losses incurred by the applicant, ultimately awarding $3302.50. The counterclaim was dismissed as the court found no evidence to support the respondent's claims for outstanding payments.

In summary, the court ruled in favour of the applicant, ordering the respondent to pay the specified sum by a set date. The respondent's counterclaim was rejected, and no further orders were made.