Stavroulakis v Jewell

In *Stavroulakis v Jewell* [1993] NSWCA 255, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered a dispute between the appellant, Stavroulakis, and the respondent, Jewell. The case concerned an appeal against a judgment of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the primary judge had erred in finding that the respondent had established a claim for negligent misstatement. This involved determining whether the respondent had relied on the appellant's alleged misrepresentations to their detriment.

The Court of Appeal analysed the evidence presented at trial, focusing on the nature of the advice given by the appellant and the respondent's understanding and subsequent actions. The Court applied the principles governing negligent misstatement, which require proof of a duty of care, a breach of that duty, and resulting damage. The Court found that the primary judge had correctly applied these principles and that the evidence supported the finding of negligent misstatement.

Consequently, the appeal was dismissed.