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Peet v Richmond (No 2)

Case [2009] VSC 585 17 December 2009

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AGLC: Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585
Case: [2009] VSC 585
Decision Date: 17 December 2009

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Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585

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Cases citing this decision · 18 of 18 shown

Spry Civil Construction Pty Ltd v Aussie-Drain Pty Ltd; Aussie-Drain Pty Ltd v Spry Civil Construction Pty Ltd
[2025] SASC 99 Para 30

…w appears to accord with the position adopted in Adamson v Ede [2008] NSWSC 767 at [62]-[63], [67]-[68] (Smart AJ) and Peet Ltd v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585 at [70]-[82] (Hollingworth J). See also Moraghan v Cospak Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 483 at [55] (Lasry J).…
World Touring Melbourne v Australian Grand Prix
[2024] VSC 650

…t to have interest under s 60 until the date Peet’s expert report was filed and served in the proceeding, in circumstances where: [14][2009] VSC 585. (a) prior to commencement of the proceeding, Peet was not seeking payment on a quantum meruit basis, and was actively refusing offers to be paid on that basis;[15]…
LSR Construction Group Pty Ltd v Big West Garden & Building Supplies Pty Ltd & Anor
[2024] VCC 277

…ervices Pty Ltd v Dalanex Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] VSC 452; Goodman Glass and Trade Pty Ltd v VK Homes [2020] VCC 1689; Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585; Cloudcon Carpentry Services Pty Ltd v Future Capital Group Pty Ltd [2020] VCC 1270; Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1988) 164 CLR 387 Judgment: (1) w…
Mortgage Finance Options Pty Ltd v UniQ Finance Australia Pty Ltd
[2019] VCC 2156

…80] AC 367 ; Johnson v Perez (1998) 166 CLR 351; Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298; Ng v Filmlock Pty Ltd (2014) 88 NSWLR 146; Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585; Robinson v Harman (1848) 1 Exch 850; Vouzas v Bleake House Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 534; Wenham v Ella (1972) 127 CLR 454; Wroth v Tyler [1974] Ch 30…
Ahrkalimpa Pty Ltd v Schmidt (No 4)
[2019] VSC 246 Para 1

…ain their solicitors, retain their expert witness in a timely manner and otherwise generally adhere to the timetable. [76]Cf Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585, [44]-[62] (Hollingworth J). [77]See fn 73 above. At the time the decision was made to determine issues of liability separately from quantum, the plain…
Rivex Crane Hire Pty Ltd v Armquip Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2019] VSC 208 Para 1

…eject the offer in circumstances where all of the claims then pending were abandoned.[6] [6]See Peet Limited v Elizabeth Amelia Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585.…
Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd v Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (No 3)
[2018] QSC 60

…219, cited Peet v Richmond (No 2) (2009) 76 ATR 644; [2009] VSC 585, cited Spiers Earthworks Pty Ltd v Landtec Projects Corporation Pty Ltd (No 2) (2012) 287 ALR 360; [2012] WASCA 53, distinguished SSC Plenty Road Pty Ltd v Construction Engineering (Aust) Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 119, cited St Hilliers Construction P…
Naylor v Simpson
[2016] QCATA 87 Para 9

…Taxation, a GST liability arises,[7] or whether Mr Simpson had in fact paid GST to the Commissioner of Taxation. [7] Peet Limited v. Richmond (No. 2) [2009] VSC 585 at [80].…
Amaca v CSR (No 2)
[2015] VSC 605 Para 1

…sdiction to award interest on money recovered in such an action, the existence of which may suppress equity's jurisdiction to award interest.[15] [14][2009] VSC 585. [15] Peet v Richmond (2011) 33 VR 465, 36 [125].…
PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia v PT Arutmin Indonesia
[2015] QSC 123 Para 1

…ASR 64 (reversed on another ground in Pilmer v Duke Group Ltd (in liq) (2001) 207 CLR 165; Vickers v Taccone [2005] NSWSC 578; Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585, Millington v Waste Wise Environmental Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 167, [47]-[60].…
Millington v Waste Wise Environmental Pty Ltd
[2015] VSC 167

…DAMAGES – Whether an award for damages should be GST-exclusive – Compensatory principle - The application of the “once-and-for-all” rule – Whether there is an obligation on a plaintiff to mitigate its loss – Taxable supply - Gagner Pty Ltd v Canturi Corporation Pty Ltd (2009) 236 FLR 401 – Peet v Ri…
Wilson v Harrison
[2012] VSC 404 Para 1

…wn to guide the exercise of that discretion, they are merely guidelines and do not fetter the court's discretion.[14] [14] Peet Ltd v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585 [93] (Hollingworth J).…
Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd v Grenadier Manufacturing Pty Ltd (in liq)
[2012] VSC 358

…[46] Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585, 16 [76].…
Peet Ltd v Richmond
[2011] VSCA 343

…[2009] VSC 585 (Hollingworth J)…
Pepe v Platypus Asset Management Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2011] VSC 21

…[10][2009] VSC 585.…
Andrews v Kocalidis (No. 3)
[2010] VCC 1801

…rovides good cause to the contrary, within the meaning of s.58(1) and s.60(1) of the Supreme Court Act. [4] [4] Peet Ltd v Richmond (No. 2) [2009] VSC 585…
Acohs Pty Ltd v Ucorp Pty Ltd (No 4)
[2010] FCA 956 Para 1

…y costs order. In these respects, see Ragata Developments Pty Ltd v Westpac Banking Corporation (1993) 217 ALR 175, 178-179 and Peet Ltd v Richmond [2009] VSC 585 at [97]-[100].…
Southern Region Ltd v Wallington Hardware and Timber Pty Ltd (No. 2)
[2010] VSC 174 Para 1

…ial) “of most of its claims”.[35] Costs were ordered to be taxed on an indemnity basis by Hollingworth J and leave to appeal was refused.[36] [34][2009] VSC 585. [35][2009] VSC 585 at [83]. [36] Peet Limited v Richmond [2010] VSCA 71.…

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Cases cited in this decision · 42 of 42 shown

Chen v Chan
[2009] VSCA 233 Para 1

…these, but they are merely guidelines and do not fetter the court’s discretion. [21] Supreme Court Act 1986 s 24(1); order 63. [22] Chen v Chan [2009] VSCA 233 at [10].…
Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Thompson
[2009] VSCA 209 Para 15

…urt in Murdaca v Maisano [2004] VSCA 123 at [40]; Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 (“ Aljade ”); and Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Thompson [2009] VSCA 209 at [15] (“ Macedon ”).…
Kalenik v Apostolidis (No 2)
[2009] VSC 410 Para 1

…warding of interest under s 60.[15] [15]See for example: Foxeden Pty Ltd v IOOF Building Society Limited [No 3] [2006] VSC 207; Kalenik v Apostilides [2009] VSC 410; Walker v Hamm [2009] VSC 290.…
Walker v Hamm (No 2)
[2009] VSC 290 Para 1

….[15] [15]See for example: Foxeden Pty Ltd v IOOF Building Society Limited [No 3] [2006] VSC 207; Kalenik v Apostilides [2009] VSC 410; Walker v Hamm [2009] VSC 290.…
Peet Limited v Richmond (No 1)
[2009] VSC 130 Para 1

…ted that Peet was entitled to recover on a quantum meruit basis; the only issue was as to the appropriate quantum. [2] Peet v Richmond (No 1) [2009] VSC 130 (“the earlier reasons”).…
Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd
[2008] VSCA 248 Para 1

…006] NSWSC 684 (“ Mid-City”) the offer was “plus costs as agreed or assessed”; in Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 248 (“ Dover” ) the offer was for “such costs, if any, as may be agreed between the parties or, in default of agreement, as may be fixed”; and in Griffiths & Beerens Pty Ltd v Duggan…
Griffiths & Beerens Pty Ltd & Ors v Duggan & Ors (No. 3)
[2008] VSC 462 Para 1

…n the parties or, in default of agreement, as may be fixed”; and in Griffiths & Beerens Pty Ltd v Duggan (No 3) [2008] VSC 462 the offer was “plus costs”. [40] Enerka at [5]; Mid-City at [25]-[26]; Dover at [124]. [41][2003] VSC 139. [42]At [6] - [8].…
GT Corporation Pty Ltd v Amare Safety Pty Ltd (No 3)
[2008] VSC 296 Para 1

…Pty Ltd v Westpac Banking Corporation (Unreported, FCA, Davies J, 5 February 1993, BC 9304555); GT Corporation Pty Ltd v Amare Safety Pty Ltd (No 3) [2008] VSC 296.…
Adamson v EDE
[2008] NSWSC 767 Para 62

…[19] Adamson v Ede [2008] NSWSC 767 at [62]-[63], [67]-[68]; Sandtara Pty Ltd v Longreach Group Ltd [2008] NSWSC 373 at [101], [103]. I also find Peet’s cases more persuasive than the private ruling authorisation No 36568, to which Mrs Richmond took me, and which has no binding effect here.…
Sandtara Pty Ltd v Longreach Group Ltd
[2008] NSWSC 373 Para 101

…[19] Adamson v Ede [2008] NSWSC 767 at [62]-[63], [67]-[68]; Sandtara Pty Ltd v Longreach Group Ltd [2008] NSWSC 373 at [101], [103]. I also find Peet’s cases more persuasive than the private ruling authorisation No 36568, to which Mrs Richmond took me, and which has no binding effect here.…
Moraghan & Anor v Cospak Pty Ltd
[2007] VSC 483

…[18] Interchase ; Walter Construction Group Ltd v Walker Corp Ltd (2001) 47 ATR 48; Moraghan v Cospak Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 483; Shaw v Director of Housing State of Tasmania (No 2) (2001) 159 FLR 322.…
Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd
[2007] FCA 1136 Para 1

…tal Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd (1988) 5 BPR 11,110; Vroon BV v Foster’s Brewing Group Ltd [1994] 2 VR 32; Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136; Thompson v White [2006] NSWCA 350;…
Thompson v White
[2006] NSWCA 350 Para 1

…(1988) 5 BPR 11,110; Vroon BV v Foster’s Brewing Group Ltd [1994] 2 VR 32; Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136; Thompson v White [2006] NSWCA 350;…
Mid-City Skin Cancer and Laser Centre v Zahedi-Anarak
[2006] NSWSC 684 Para 1

…d (No 2) [2002] VSC 409 (“ Enerka ”) the offer was “plus costs”; in Mid-City Skin Cancer and Laser Centre v Zahedi-Anarak & Ors [2006] NSWSC 684 (“ Mid-City”) the offer was “plus costs as agreed or assessed”; in Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 248 (“ Dover” ) the offer was for “such costs, if any,…
Foxeden Pty Ltd v IOOF Building Society Limited (No 3)
[2006] VSC 207 Para 1

…se observations apply equally to the awarding of interest under s 60.[15] [15]See for example: Foxeden Pty Ltd v IOOF Building Society Limited [No 3] [2006] VSC 207; Kalenik v Apostilides [2009] VSC 410; Walker v Hamm [2009] VSC 290.…
Aljade and MKIC v OCBC
[2004] VSC 351 Para 40

…f Workers Western Australia (unreported FCA, 9 February 1993), and in this court in Murdaca v Maisano [2004] VSCA 123 at [40]; Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 (“ Aljade ”); and Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Thompson [2009] VSCA 209 at [15] (“ Macedon ”).…
Murdaca v Maisano
[2004] VSCA 123 Para 40

…Australian Builders Labourers Federated Union of Workers Western Australia (unreported FCA, 9 February 1993), and in this court in Murdaca v Maisano [2004] VSCA 123 at [40]; Aljade and MKIC v OCBC [2004] VSC 351 (“ Aljade ”); and Macedon Ranges Shire Council v Thompson [2009] VSCA 209 at [15] (“ Macedon ”).…
Hartford Holdings Pty Ltd v CP (Adelaide) Pty Ltd
[2004] SASC 161 Para 1

…on a party-party basis. [45] Maitland ; Colgate-Palmolive & Co v Cussons (1993) 118 ALR 248 at 257; Hartford Holdings Pty Ltd v CP (Adelaide) Pty Ltd [2004] SASC 161.…
Simonovski v Bendigo Bank Ltd (No 2)
[2003] VSC 139 Para 1

…) [2008] VSC 462 the offer was “plus costs”. [40] Enerka at [5]; Mid-City at [25]-[26]; Dover at [124]. [41][2003] VSC 139. [42]At [6] - [8].…
Enerka Apex Belting Pty Ltd v Vickers Systems Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2002] VSC 409 Para 1

…least impliedly warn that solicitor client costs may be sought.[42] [39]In Enerka Apex Belting Pty Ltd v Vickers Systems Pty Ltd (No 2) [2002] VSC 409 (“ Enerka ”) the offer was “plus costs”; in Mid-City Skin Cancer and Laser Centre v Zahedi-Anarak & Ors [2006] NSWSC 684 (“ Mid-City”) the offer was “plus costs as…
Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation
[2002] FCA 75 Para 1

…ake a special costs order.[25] [25] Hurstville Municipal Council v Connor (1991) 24 NSWLR 724; Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189 at [18]; Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (2002) 50 ATR 173; Macedon at [15].…
Bartlem Pty Ltd v CMMC Pty Ltd (Receiver and Manager Appointed)
[2001] FCA 1352 Para 1

…s to put a premium on realistic assessment of cases, not to demand perfect foresight.[44] [44] Maitland Hospital v Fisher (No 2) (“Maitland”) (1992) 27 NSWLR 721 at 725.…
Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola
[2001] VSC 189 Para 1

…may be disinclined to make a special costs order.[25] [25] Hurstville Municipal Council v Connor (1991) 24 NSWLR 724; Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189 at [18]; Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (2002) 50 ATR 173; Macedon at [15].…
NMFM Property Pty Ltd v Citibank Ltd (No 2)
[2001] FCA 480 Para 1

…asonably to have made and the legal advice which the litigant ought reasonably to have obtained.”[24] [24] NMFN Property Pty Ltd v Citibank Ltd (2001) 109 FCR 77; cited with approval in Aljade at [34]; and Macedon at [15].…
Shaw v Director of Housing and State of Tasmania (No 2)
[2001] TASSC 2

…[18] Interchase ; Walter Construction Group Ltd v Walker Corp Ltd (2001) 47 ATR 48; Moraghan v Cospak Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 483; Shaw v Director of Housing State of Tasmania (No 2) (2001) 159 FLR 322.…
Tsaprazis v Goldcrest Properties Pty Ltd
[2000] NSWSC 765

…[29]See for example: One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2000) 101 FCR 548; Tsaprazis v Goldcrest Properties Pty Ltd [2000] NSWSC 765.…
Champagne View Pty Ltd v Shearwater Resort Management Pty Ltd
[2000] VSC 214 Para 1

…2 at 287; Acacia Resources Ltd v Delta Gold NL (Nos 1 and 2) (1999) 33 ACSR 144 at 159; Champagne View Pty Ltd v Shearwater Resort Management Pty Ltd [2000] VSC 214 at [47].…
ONE.TEL Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation
[2000] FCA 270

…[29]See for example: One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2000) 101 FCR 548; Tsaprazis v Goldcrest Properties Pty Ltd [2000] NSWSC 765.…
Graham Evans Pty Ltd v Stencraft Pty Ltd
[1999] FCA 1670 Para 1

…ing: Integrated Computer Services Pty Ltd v Digital Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd (1988) 5 BPR 11,110; Vroon BV v Foster’s Brewing Group Ltd [1994] 2 VR 32; Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136; Thompson v White [2006] NSWCA 350;…
Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commission
[1997] FCA 1414 Para 1

…Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin (1997) 186 CLR 622; WST Resources Pty Ltd v Go-Tell Nominees Pty Ltd (unreported, SC (Vic), Mandie J, 30 May 1997); Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commission (1997) 80 FCR 282 at 287; Acacia Resources Ltd v Delta Gold NL (Nos 1 and 2) (1999) 33 ACSR 144 at 159; Champagne View Pty Ltd v Shearwater Resort Managemen…
Re Minister For Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin
[1997] HCA 6 Para 1

…ubsequent cases, where a matter has settled prior to trial.[28] [28]See for example: Re Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin (1997) 186 CLR 622; WST Resources Pty Ltd v Go-Tell Nominees Pty Ltd (unreported, SC (Vic), Mandie J, 30 May 1997); Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commis…
Colgate-Palmolive Co v Cussons Pty ltd
[1993] FCA 801 Para 1

…they existed at the time the offer was refused, justify an award other than on a party-party basis. [45] Maitland ; Colgate-Palmolive & Co v Cussons (1993) 118 ALR 248 at 257; Hartford Holdings Pty Ltd v CP (Adelaide) Pty Ltd [2004] SASC 161.…
Australian Securities Commission v Aust-Home Investments Ltd
[1993] FCA 585

…[27](1993) 44 FCR 194 at 201.…
Integrated Computer Services Pty Ltd v Digital Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd
[1992] NSWCA 168 Para 1

…and acceptance, and where some of the terms are not resolved at a particular point in time.[30] Those principles are not contentious. [30]Including: Integrated Computer Services Pty Ltd v Digital Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd (1988) 5 BPR 11,110; Vroon BV v Foster’s Brewing Group Ltd [1994] 2 VR 32; Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136; Thompson v White [2006] N…
Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations Inc v Tobacco Institute of Australia Ltd
[1991] FCA 150 Para 1

…t recognise that its case was without merit, a court may be disinclined to make a special costs order.[25] [25] Hurstville Municipal Council v Connor (1991) 24 NSWLR 724; Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189 at [18]; Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (2002) 50 ATR 173; Macedon at [15].…
Commonwealth v Verwayen
[1990] HCA 39 Para 1

…estoppel claim was doomed to failure, for the reasons discussed by the NSW Court of Appeal in Austotel Pty Ltd v Franklins Selfserve Pty Ltd.[31] [31](1989) 16 NSWLR 582 (“ Austotel ”) at 584 per Kirby P, at 602 per Priestley JA and at 617 per Rogers A-JA, following Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1988) 164 C…
Johnson v Perez
[1988] HCA 64 Para 1

…point in time.[30] Those principles are not contentious. [30]Including: Integrated Computer Services Pty Ltd v Digital Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd (1988) 5 BPR 11,110; Vroon BV v Foster’s Brewing Group Ltd [1994] 2 VR 32; Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136; Thompson v White [2006] NSWCA 350;…
Waltons Stores (interstate) Ltd v Maher
[1988] HCA 7 Para 1

…SWLR 582 (“ Austotel ”) at 584 per Kirby P, at 602 per Priestley JA and at 617 per Rogers A-JA, following Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1988) 164 CLR 387 per Mason CJ and Wilson J.…
[1999] VSC 412
[1999] VSC 412 Para 1

…, 30 May 1997); Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commission (1997) 80 FCR 282 at 287; Acacia Resources Ltd v Delta Gold NL (Nos 1 and 2) (1999) 33 ACSR 144 at 159; Champagne View Pty Ltd v Shearwater Resort Management Pty Ltd [2000] VSC 214 at [47].…
Williams v Minister for Environment & Heritage 132 LGERA 368
[2004] FCAFC 58 Para 1

…e if the successful party has drawn the futility to the other side’s attention. [33]See for example: Williams v Minister for Environment & Heritage [2004] FCAFC 58; Aljade .…
Ltd v Maher
114 ER 851 Para 1

…](1989) 16 NSWLR 582 (“ Austotel ”) at 584 per Kirby P, at 602 per Priestley JA and at 617 per Rogers A-JA, following Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1988) 164 CLR 387 per Mason CJ and Wilson J.…
Sheldon v McBeath
118 ER 224

…[9][1993] 2 VR 382.…

Legislation cited in this decision · 5

Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic)
24(1), 60 3 mentions (from Para 1)
Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005 (Vic)
2 mentions
A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth)
1 mention (from Para 1)
Penalty Interest Rate Act 1983 (Vic)
1 mention
Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 (Vic)
1 mention (from Para 1)