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Ermogenous v Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc

(2002) 209 CLR 95
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2002
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Intention to create legal relations is assessed objectively; presumptions against legal relations in religious or domestic contexts may be rebutted by the terms and circumstances of the arrangement.

Key Principle

The HCA held that the question of whether parties intended to create legal relations is objective; a presumption against legal relations in domestic or religious contexts may be rebutted by the terms of the arrangement.

Area of Law

contract

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