Shaddock V. Parramatta Flashcards
Who was shaddock given incorrect advice from?
The council
What incorrect advice was he given?
About a piece of land he wished to purchase for redevelopment
What is a usual practice for a purchaser?
To ask the local council for information about land interest
What did shaddock do after receiving the advice?
He purchased the property relying on the advice
What did shaddock find after her purchased the property?
The advice was incorrect as there was a proposal for road widening
How did the proposal for road widening impact shaddocks purchase?
Made the land useless for the purpose for which it was purchased
What did shaddock sue the paramatta council for?
Negligent advice
What did the court decide?
The council had given negligent advice because it did owe a duty of care to shaddock
