Vickery & Drew [2012] FamCAFC 221 – 24/12/2012

CATCHWORDS:

FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – PROPERTY – termination agreement between the parties pursuant to Pt 4 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 (NSW) – termination agreement set aside at first instance – overturned on appeal – parties not informed at first instance that Federal Magistrate intended to make a decision concerning the setting aside of the termination agreement – breach of natural justice – appeal conceded on this point by respondent.


NOTE: The period for seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court has not expired.