Ermogenous v Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc

[2002] HCA 8
Judgment date
Case number
A22/2001
Before
Gaudron, McHugh, Kirby, Hayne, Callinan JJ
Catchwords

Contract – Intention to create contractual relations - Engagement of a minister of religion - Whether presumption against intention to create contractual relations.

Churches and Religious Associations – Appointment and removal of ministers of religion - Discussion of presumption that no intention to create contractual relations.

Primary decision –maker was a Magistrate - Appeals - Finding by primary decision-maker - Whether primary decision-maker failed to consider parties' intention to create contractual relations - Appellate review of findings by primary decision-maker.

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