MLC Ltd v J & W Management Services Pty Ltd

Judgment date: 24/07/2001
Court: VSC
Judge: McDonald J
Citation: (2001) 11 ANZ Ins Cas 61-511; [2001] VSC 241; BC200104191;
Catchwords: Insurance;  Life assurance;  Avoidance of policy;  Effective notice of avoidance;  

Agency;  Agency contracts;  Express and implied terms;  Breach of agency agreement;  

Trade and commerce;  Trade practices;  Misleading and deceptive conduct;  Insurance agent;  

Negligence;  Duty of care;  Concurrent liability in tort and contract;  Contributory negligence;  

Contract;  Terms and conditions;  Reasonable skill and care;  Agency agreement;