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Ceerose says Sydney apartment owners may have ‘engineered’ relationship breakdown
The developer of a Sydney apartment block has appealed a decision that awarded the owners corporation $1.95 million, arguing the owners may have manufactured a relationship breakdown to escape their obligations. 
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SOPA claims sent to email address constitutes service: appeals court
The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal has clarified that payment claims and adjudication notices sent via email can constitute service and trigger relevant limitation periods under the Security of Payment Act. 
Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton loses challenge to removal by board
An appeals court has rejected Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton's challenge to a ruling that found that he and two other directors were validly removed at a board meeting, finding in favour of shareholder WAM Active. 
Keybridge to stay in administration pending Nick Bolton appeals
Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton has won a stay of orders ending the company's administration as he appeals that ruling and another that found he and two other directors were validly removed and replaced at a board meeting.
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NCAT ruling on Raysons defects claim amounted to ‘nonsense’: judge
A Meadowbank owners corporation has won an appeal in its fight with builder Raysons over defects, with a judge saying an appeals tribunal failed to correct a decision so "replete with typographical errors" that it amounted to "nonsense".
Judge hearing Cbus case slams ‘false economy’ of concise statements
The judge hearing ASIC’s case against super fund Cbus has criticised the practice of exchanging concise statements and responses, saying it was a “false economy” of time and cost savings.
Angus & Julia Stone’s claims against management company sent to UK
An appeals court has found that a claim by indie duo Angus & Julia Stone alleging their former talent management company owes $2.8 million in overcharges should proceed in a UK court.
Sydney light rail class action thrown out on appeal
An appeals court has dismissed a class action on behalf of small businesses over alleged nuisance caused by the construction of Sydney’s $3 billion light rail network. 
‘This happens every day’: Judge doubts barrister’s bias claim in disciplinary appeal
An appeals court on Tuesday questioned claims that a tribunal’s decision had the appearance of bias when it found a Sydney barrister guilty of professional misconduct for bringing allegedly unfounded claims against a solicitor.
Judges don’t have to give ‘running commentary’ on oral submissions, court says
An appeals court has rejected oOh!media's claim that it was denied procedural fairness in a dispute with Transport for NSW, saying judges are not required to give a "running commentary" on oral submissions and that counsel must be "constantly alert" when appearing in court.