Aci Operations Pty Ltd v Berri Ltd
[2005] VSC 201ACI Operations Pty Ltd
vBerri Ltd
Judges:
Dodds-Streeton J
Habersberger J
Judgment date: 9 June 2005
Order
[244] In my opinion, the relationship and dealings of Brickwood and Berri in relation to the Brickwood offer, and the terms of the Brickwood offer as extended, are not arm's length as required by cl 4.8.
[245] It follows that the Brickwood offer is not a valid offer pursuant to cl 4.8 which Berri is entitled to accept under the supply agreement.
[246] It is unnecessary, given the conclusion I have reached, to determine whether and by what date ACI would be entitled to put a matching offer.
ACI Operations Pty Ltd v Berri Ltd [2004] VSC 219.
Ibid at [10].
Ibid at [13].
Ibid at [22].
Ibid at [26].
(1986) 161 CLR 500 .
Ibid at 510.
Ibid.
Unreported, New South Wales Supreme Court, Young J, 6 March 1998.
Ibid at 5-6.
Ibid.
Renard Constructions (ME) Pty Ltd v Minister for Public Works (1992) 26 NSWLR 234 ; Hughes Aircraft Systems International v Airservices Australia (1997) 76 FCR 151 ; Alcatel Australia Ltd v Scarcella (1998) 44 NSWLR 349 ; Garry Rogers Motors (Aust) Pty Ltd v Subaru (Aust) Pty Ltd (1999) ATPR 41-703 ; Far Horizons Pty Ltd v McDonald's Australia Ltd [2000] VSC 320 ; Burger King Corporation v Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd [2001] NSWCA 187 ; Vodafone Pacific Ltd v Mobile Innovations Ltd [2004] NSWCA 15 .
Cathedral Place v Hyatt of Australia [2003] VSC 385 at [53]; Central Exchange v Anaconda Nickel [2002] WASCA 94 at [55].
Royal Botanic Gardens v South Sydney City Council (2002) 186 ALR 289 at 301.
Central Exchange v Anaconda Nickel [2002] WASCA 94 at [64]; Varangian v DFM Capital Ltd [2003] VSC 444 at [169]-[170]; Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd v Southern Pacific Petroleum [2004] VSC 477 at [123]; Pacific Brands Sport and Leisure Pty Ltd v Underworld Pty Ltd [2005] FCA 288 at [64].
[1998] 44 NSWLR 349 .
Ibid at 366.
(1999) ATPR 41-703 .
Ibid at 43,014.
[2001] NSWCA 187 .
Ibid at [185].
[2002] NSWSC 17 .
Ibid at [65].
[2005] FCA 288 .
Ibid at [65].
(1995) 129 ALR 503 .
Ibid at 506.
(1990) 91 ATC 4007 .
(1995) 129 ALR 503 at 507.
Ibid.
69 DTC 5159 .
(1995) 129 ALR 503 at 507.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
[1987] 75 ALR 287 .
Ibid at 291.
96 ATC 4831 .
Ibid at [4837].
(1990) 91 ATC 4007 .
Ibid at 4014-4015.
(1988) 81 ALR 173 .
Ibid at 176.
Ibid at 177.
Granby Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1995) 129 ALR 503 at 506.
Australian Tax Commission v WA Meat Exports [1987] 75 ALR 287 at 291.