Australia, July 9 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement:

1. The plaintiff is the owner of property at 24 Bundella Avenue, Lake Cathie, New South Wales.

2. These proceedings arise out of the construction of a residential home on the property which commenced in late 2018.

3. King & Campbell Pty Ltd prepared the architectural plans for the residence.

4. King & Campbell Pty Ltd is not a party to these proceedings.

5. The second and third defendants, trading in partnership as Alan Taylor & Associates Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, prepared a structural engineering design for the residence to be built in accordance with the architectural plans.

6. The first defendant, Mr Daniel Wood...