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The gradual emergence of a uniform approach to damages: the concept of proportionality and Trade Practice Act.
Record ID:
26800
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2001
Source:
LIJ (2001) 75 No 6
Date_of_entry:
12/07/2001
Legislation:
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) s 52, 82, 87(1)
Notes:
There has been an incremental but significant move in the law towards a uniform approach to damages. This article looks at the most recent example of this, where the concept of proportionality was - for the fist time - recognised by an appellate court in relation to the Trade Practices Act 1974.
Section:
Feature
Month:
July


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