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Peet v Richmond (No 2)

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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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Andrews v Kocalidis (No. 3) [2010] VCC 1801

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Citation 1 (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).…
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Citation 2

…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
Citation 3 (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].…
PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia v PT Arutmin Indonesia [2015] QSC 123
Citation 4 (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].…
Peet Ltd v Richmond [2011] VSCA 343
Citation 5

…[2009] VSC 585 (Hollingworth J)…
Acohs Pty Ltd v Ucorp Pty Ltd (No 4) [2010] FCA 956
Citation 6 (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].…
World Touring Melbourne v Australian Grand Prix [2024] VSC 650
Citation 7

…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]…
Ahrkalimpa Pty Ltd v Schmidt (No 4) [2019] VSC 246
Citation 8 (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
Citation 9 (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.…
Amaca v CSR (No 2) [2015] VSC 605
Citation 10 (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].…
Millington v Waste Wise Environmental Pty Ltd [2015] VSC 167
Citation 11

…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
Citation 12 (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
Citation 13

…[46] Peet v Richmond (No 2) [2009] VSC 585, 16 [76].…
Pepe v Platypus Asset Management Pty Ltd (No 2) [2011] VSC 21
Citation 14

…[10][2009] VSC 585.…
Southern Region Ltd v Wallington Hardware and Timber Pty Ltd (No. 2) [2010] VSC 174
Citation 15 (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.…
LSR Construction Group Pty Ltd v Big West Garden & Building Supplies Pty Ltd & Anor [2024] VCC 277
Citation 16

…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
Citation 17

…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…
Andrews v Kocalidis (No. 3) [2010] VCC 1801
Citation 18

…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…

Cases Cited

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Fountain Selected Meats (Sales) Pty Ltd v International Produce Merchants Pty Ltd [1988] FCA 364
Citation 1

…[23] Fountain Selected Meats (Sales) Pty Ltd v International Produce Merchants Pty Ltd (1988) 81 ALR 397 at 401. That passage has been cited with approval in many subsequent decisions, including by French J (as he then was) in J-Corp Pty Ltd v Australian Builders Labourers Federated Union of Workers Western Australia (unreported FCA, 9 February 1993), an…
Brownless and Warren (No. 2) [2018] FamCA 257
Citation 2 (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.…
Chen v Chan [2009] VSCA 233
Citation 3 (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
Citation 4 (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 ”).…
Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 248
Citation 5 (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…
Piscopo v Not Lawyers [2008] FCA 1907
Citation 6

…[23] Fountain Selected Meats (Sales) Pty Ltd v International Produce Merchants Pty Ltd (1988) 81 ALR 397 at 401. That passage has been cited with approval in many subsequent decisions, including by French J (as he then was) in J-Corp Pty Ltd v Australian Builders Labourers Federated Union of Workers Western Australi…
Adamson v EDE [2008] NSWSC 767
Citation 7 (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
Citation 8 (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.…
Lewarne v Momentum Productions Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1136
Citation 9 (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
Citation 10 (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;…
Jaycar Pty Ltd v Flood trading as Eclipse Security Systems [2006] FCA 1560
Citation 11

…[29]See for example: One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2000) 101 FCR 548; Tsaprazis v Goldcrest Properties Pty Ltd [2000] NSWSC 765.…
Mid-City Skin Cancer and Laser Centre v Zahedi-Anarak [2006] NSWSC 684
Citation 12 (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,…
Murdaca v Maisano [2004] VSCA 123
Citation 13 (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
Citation 14 (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.…
We Two Pty Ltd v Shorrock [2002] FCA 875
Citation 15

…[27](1993) 44 FCR 194 at 201.…
Clarke v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2002] FCA 75
Citation 16 (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
Citation 17 (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.…
NMFM Property Pty Ltd v Citibank Ltd (No 2) [2001] FCA 480
Citation 18 (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
Citation 19

…[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
Citation 20

…[29]See for example: One.Tel Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2000) 101 FCR 548; Tsaprazis v Goldcrest Properties Pty Ltd [2000] NSWSC 765.…
ONE.TEL Ltd v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation [2000] FCA 270
Citation 21

…[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
Citation 22 (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;…
Re Minister For Immigration and Ethnic Affairs; ex parte Lai Qin [1997] HCA 6
Citation 23 (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…
Integrated Computer Services Pty Ltd v Digital Equipment Corp (Aust) Pty Ltd [1992] NSWCA 168
Citation 24 (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…
Commonwealth v Verwayen [1990] HCA 39
Citation 25 (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
Citation 26 (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
Citation 27 (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.…
Gribbles Pathology Pty Ltd v Health Insurance Commission [1997] FCA 1414
Citation 28 (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…
Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations Inc v Tobacco Institute of Australia Ltd [1991] FCA 150
Citation 29 (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].…
Kalenik v Apostolidis (No 2) [2009] VSC 410
Citation 30 (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
Citation 31 (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
Citation 32 (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”).…
Griffiths & Beerens Pty Ltd & Ors v Duggan & Ors (No. 3) [2008] VSC 462
Citation 33 (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
Citation 34 (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.…
Moraghan & Anor v Cospak Pty Ltd [2007] VSC 483
Citation 35

…[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.…
Foxeden Pty Ltd v IOOF Building Society Limited (No 3) [2006] VSC 207
Citation 36 (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
Citation 37 (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 ”).…
Simonovski v Bendigo Bank Ltd (No 2) [2003] VSC 139
Citation 38 (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
Citation 39 (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…
Ugly Tribe Co Pty Ltd v Sikola [2001] VSC 189
Citation 40 (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].…
Champagne View Pty Ltd v Shearwater Resort Management Pty Ltd [2000] VSC 214
Citation 41 (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].…

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