Zamora v Roussos

In *Zamora v Roussos* [1995] NSWCA 535, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered a dispute between the appellant, Mr Zamora, and the respondent, Mr Roussos. 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 breach of contract against the appellant. Specifically, the court had to determine if the appellant had breached an agreement to sell certain shares to the respondent and, if so, what damages were recoverable.

The Court of Appeal analysed the evidence presented at trial concerning the terms of the agreement and the conduct of the parties. It applied principles of contract law, including the requirements for formation of a binding agreement and the assessment of damages for breach. The court found that the primary judge had correctly interpreted the evidence and applied the relevant legal principles, concluding that a breach of contract had occurred and that the damages awarded were appropriate.

The appeal was dismissed, and the judgment of the Supreme Court was affirmed.