Misleading conduct Flashcards
Yorke v Ross Lucas
Sale of a business through an agent who gave inflated figures. Court - misleading conduct, agent liable to pay compensation. Could have included a disclaimer to avoid liability
Ryan v Graham Barclay Oysters
“Fresh oysters for sale”. Contained hapatitis A. Court - not misleading conduct. no express or iomplied statement that oysters free of contamination
General newspapers v Telstra
Telstra agreed it would put GN’s name on any list of tendereres printing for yellow pages. GN purchased large printing machine. Telstra did not call any tenders.
Court - not misleading. normal commercial dealings
Mr Figgins v Centrepoint Freeholds
Lease of shop in shopping centre. tennant told that the centre would include restaurants and a boutique area. None of this happened.
Court - misleading conduct. rent reduced for the life of the lease
