Event and Time
Event Description
- Dispute over the ownership of a property at 621 Canterbury Road, Belmore, transferred from the plaintiff, Mr. Chi Un, to his daughters, Ms. Kitty Lee and Ms. Sumino Kan, without monetary consideration.
- The property was sold in late 2021, with proceeds of $712,977.10 paid into Court.
- Mr. Un seeks to have the transfer declared void based on claims of fraud, unconscionable conduct, and breach of trust regarding a family trust that was not established.
Application and Claims
- Plaintiff's claims:
- Transfer was an unconscionable dealing. - Transfer should be declared void under the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) as unjust. - Defendants committed a breach of trust by failing to establish a family trust. - Transfer was procured through fraud, thus void.
- Defendants' claims:
- Transfer is valid and should not be impugned. - They assert entitlement to the sale proceeds and contest the allegations made by Mr. Un. - They claimed that the transfer was in accordance with oral agreements regarding the property.
Judicial Decisions
- Plaintiff's claims rejected.
- Court determined:
- Plaintiff was not under any special disability at the time of the transfer. - Transfer was not unjust. - No agreement for a family trust was established. - Allegations of fraud were rejected.
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Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Plaintiff:
- Claims of Unconscionability: - Argued that the transfer took advantage of an imbalance in power or understanding. - Contended he was not fully informed or agreed to the terms. - Breach of Trust: - Claimed trust arrangements were to be made that were not fulfilled, constructing an argument of expectation and reliance. - - Asserted that the transfer was obtained by deceit. - Provided affidavits to challenge the legitimacy of the transfer process.