BEATON V MCDIVITT (1987) 13 NSWLR 162
Supreme Court of NSW – 14 October 1987
FACTS
McDivitt owned some land and agreed that Beaton could occupy a block of his land. At that time it was intended that the block would be rezoned and transferred to Beaton in about two years’ time.
It was agreed shortly after that Beaton would maintain a road in the land.
Beaton built an illegal structure on the land and the council told McDivitt to remove it. McDivitt told Beaton to vacate the land so the structure could be removed. Beaton refused and sued to enforce the agreement.
ISSUES
Was the agreement between the parties supported by consideration?
Was the contract frustrated by the fact that the property was not rezoned?
Would it be unconscionable for McDivitt to rely on his legal rights and force Beaton from the land.
FINDING
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