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Byrnes v Kendle

(2011) 243 CLR 253
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2011
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that a trust deed must be construed according to ordinary contractual principles; the terms of the trust are determined by the objective intention of the parties.

Area of Law

trusts

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