Australia, June 24 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 23:

1. HER HONOUR: In these proceedings, the plaintiff builder sues the defendant owner for unpaid amounts under a building contract, together with lost profits said to flow from termination of that contract. The defendant owner cross-claims against the builder and the superintendent, alleging that the building works were not performed with reasonable care and skill. The matter has yet to be allocated a hearing date.

2. The builder seeks a ruling under s 192A of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), which provides:

192A Advance rulings and findings

Where a question arises in any proceedings, being a question about-

(a) the admissibilit...