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Unconscionable conduct or not? A landmark decision
Record ID:
26398
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2000
Author:
Willemsen, Ron ;
Subject:
Unconscionable Conduct ; Franchises ; Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ;
Source:
LIJ (2000) 74 No 5
Date_of_entry:
01/06/2000
Legislation:
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) s51AC
Notes:
A Federal Court decision in late 1999 allowing the ACCC to prevent a franchisor from suing its former franchisees from alleged breaches of franchise agreements has serious implications for other franchisors
Section:
Articles
Cases:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Simply No-Knead(Franchising) Pty Ltd ? [1999] FCA 1842; BC9908614; (2000) ATPR 41-744 ?FedCt(Vic) ? 24/12/1999 ;
Month:
June

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