Richard Shorten v David Hurst Constructions P/L [2008] NSWCA 134

CONTRACTS – contract for construction of residential units, one of which intended to be developer’s residence – whether contract excluded under s 7(2)(b) from the operation of Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – use of extrinsic material - Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW) ss 33, 34 

LEGISLATION CITED: Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth), s 15AB - Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW), s 7(2)(b) - Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), s 3(1) -  Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1970 (Cth) - Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW)

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