Queensland government must pay $2.7m to couple who lost house sold under fraudulent circumstances, court rules
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6JG73)
Jess and Jackie Morecroft able to claim compensation for Gold Coast home that was secretly tied up in feud within original owner's family
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The Queensland government has lost its bid to avoid paying $2.7m to a couple who lost their house after it was sold to them under fraudulent circumstances.
The Brisbane court of appeal's ruling handed down on Friday potentially ends an almost six-year ordeal for Gold Coast couple Jess and Jackie Morecroft, who lost their dream home that was secretly tied up in a feud within the original owner's family.
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