Unconscionable conduct Archives

Blomley v Ryan (1956): A Case Summary

October 15, 2023 by Ruchi Gandhi

Case name & citation: Blomley v Ryan (1956) 99 CLR 362; [1956] HCA 81 Blomley v Ryan (1956) is a contract law case concerning a sale transaction of land. Here, a contract was signed under the influence of alcohol. The question was whether it could be set aside for incapacity to contract. Facts of Blomley … Read more

Commercial Bank of Australia v Amadio (1983): A Summary

August 15, 2023 by Ruchi Gandhi

Case name & citation: Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd v Amadio [1983] HCA 14; (1983) 151 CLR 447 This is one of the leading cases that widely strengthened the principle of unconscionable conduct in Australia. It further throws light on contracts where there is a power imbalance between the parties concerned. Facts of the case … Read more