Recent Cases

Thomas v Registrar-General of New South Wales [2019] NSWCA 198 (14 August 2019) (Bell P at [1]; Leeming JA at [53]; Emmett AJA at [54])


Catchwords:


LAND LAW – Torrens system – claim for compensation from Torrens Assurance Fund – claimant had interest as equitable mortgagee – caveat lodged – caveat withdrawn following lodgement of fraudulent withdrawal of caveat form – transfer of title to new registered proprietor – claimant alleged that loss was suffered as a result of dealings because claimant forced to sell another property – claimant failed to establish that dealings were a cause of need to sell property – no entitlement to compensation under s 129 of Real Property Act 1900 (NSW)