Gerlach v Clifton Bricks Pty Ltd

JurisdictionAustralia Federal only
JudgeGaudron,McHugh,Hayne JJ,Kirby,Callinan JJ
Judgment Date30 May 2002
Neutral Citation[2002] HCA 22,2002-0530 HCA A
CourtHigh Court
Docket NumberS43/2001
Date30 May 2002
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