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When Land Promises Fall Through: Proprietary Estoppel, Contractual Duties and Boundary Realignment in NSW Property Law business business agreement property Oct 01, 2025

In a recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court, Hederics v Spare Weel Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1171, Justice Williams considered the breakdown of a farming partnership and a subsequent dispute over land ownership – raising important questions about proprietary estoppel, boundary realignment, and implied ...

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When a business partnership goes sour business business agreement partnership agreements shareholder agreement Sep 24, 2025

Running a business can be both rewarding and risky - especially if its a cafe operated not by a single owner, but by business partners — often friends or family — who decide to “go in together.” But when agreements are made informally, without clear written contracts, disputes can quickly arise.

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When a Share Sale Goes Wrong: The Costly Consequences of Failing to Honour a Business Agreement business business agreement Aug 27, 2025

The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in Tok v Rashazar [2025] NSWCA 94 provides significant insights into contractual obligations, the enforcement of share sale agreements, and the principles surrounding unjust enrichment. This case underscores the importance of adhering to contractual com...

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When a Business Succession Agreement is not enough to deal with the death of a business partner business business agreement deceased estate estate planning Nov 29, 2024

Iron Horse Machines Pty Ltd v Olmate Holdings Pty Ltd [2024] WASC 383

The dispute between Iron Horse Machines Pty Ltd and Olmate Holdings Pty Ltd arises from the breakdown of a long-standing business partnership between two long-time friends, Mr James Cross and the late Mr Darren Verwijmeren. The t...

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