# Expert publications

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/13902/4748
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/13902

[All
(60)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/13902/all)
[Book
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/13902/4747)
[Journal Article
(40)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/13902/4748)
[Book Chapter
(10)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/13902/4752)

|  |
| --- |
| 2025  Journal Article The Amadio principle four decades on: still fit for apparent purpose? Bigwood, Rick, Ridge, Pauline and Paterson, Jeannie Marie (2025). The Amadio principle four decades on: still fit for apparent purpose?. Melbourne University Law Review, 48 (2), 219-279. [The Amadio principle four decades on: still fit for apparent purpose?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d6b99ad) |
| 2024  Journal Article Unconscientious retention of benefit: can unconscionability “supervene” in unconscionable dealing cases? Bigwood, Rick and Ridge, Pauline (2024). Unconscientious retention of benefit: can unconscionability “supervene” in unconscionable dealing cases?. Journal of Equity, 18 (1) 1, 1-31. [Unconscientious retention of benefit: can unconscionability “supervene” in unconscionable dealing cases?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4530994) |
| 2023  Journal Article Legal fictions and the attainment of the just result: Continuing (mis)representation and the Insurance Contracts Act Bigwood, Rick (2023). Legal fictions and the attainment of the just result: Continuing (mis)representation and the Insurance Contracts Act. Journal of Contract Law, 39 (1) 1, 27-50. [Legal fictions and the attainment of the just result: Continuing (mis)representation and the Insurance Contracts Act](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:045649a) |
| 2021  Journal Article Strict Liability Unconscionability in the Supreme Court of Canada: Observations on Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller Bigwood, Rick (2021). Strict Liability Unconscionability in the Supreme Court of Canada: Observations on Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller. Canadian Business Law Journal, 65 (2), 153-194. [Strict Liability Unconscionability in the Supreme Court of Canada: Observations on Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bfd2e25) |
| 2021  Journal Article Uncertainty in private law: rhetorical device or substantive legal argument? Bigwood, Rick and Dietrich, Joachim (2021). Uncertainty in private law: rhetorical device or substantive legal argument?. Melbourne University Law Review, 45 (1), 60-98. [Uncertainty in private law: rhetorical device or substantive legal argument?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:bc98ef1) |
| 2019  Journal Article Knocking down the straw man: reflections on BOM v BOK and the Court of Appeal's "Middle-Ground" narrow doctrine of unconscionability for Singapore Bigwood, Rick (2019). Knocking down the straw man: reflections on BOM v BOK and the Court of Appeal's "Middle-Ground" narrow doctrine of unconscionability for Singapore. Singapore Journal of Legal Studies, 29-66. [Knocking down the straw man: reflections on BOM v BOK and the Court of Appeal's "Middle-Ground" narrow doctrine of unconscionability for Singapore](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:33ab899) |
| 2019  Journal Article The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part II Bigwood, Rick (2019). The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part II. Journal of Contract Law, 35, 187-215. [The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part II](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dc3c23f) |
| 2019  Journal Article Undue influence as constructive fraud Bigwood, Rick (2019). Undue influence as constructive fraud. Journal of Equity, 13, 144-182. [Undue influence as constructive fraud](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5db936a) |
| 2018  Journal Article Teaching Contract Vitiation in Australia: New Challenges in Subject Design Bigwood, Rick and Mullins, Rob (2018). Teaching Contract Vitiation in Australia: New Challenges in Subject Design. Bond Law Review, 30 (2), 185-216. doi: 10.53300/001c.6797 [Teaching Contract Vitiation in Australia: New Challenges in Subject Design](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:733394) |
| 2018  Journal Article The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part I Bigwood, Rick (2018). The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part I. Journal of Contract Law, 35 (1), 56-89. [The undue influence of "non-Australian" undue influence law on Australian undue influence law: farewell Johnson v Buttress? Part I](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:733392) |
| 2017  Journal Article ‘Rescuing the Canadian Unconscionability Doctrine? Reflections on the Court’s “Applicable Principles” in Downer v. Pitcher’ Bigwood, Rick (2017). ‘Rescuing the Canadian Unconscionability Doctrine? Reflections on the Court’s “Applicable Principles” in Downer v. Pitcher’. Canadian Business Law Journal, 60 (1), 124-155. [‘Rescuing the Canadian Unconscionability Doctrine? Reflections on the Court’s “Applicable Principles” in Downer v. Pitcher’](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6b6afec) |
| 2013  Journal Article Still curbing unconscionability: Kakavas in the High Court of Australia Bigwood, Rick (2013). Still curbing unconscionability: Kakavas in the High Court of Australia. Melbourne University Law Review, 37, 463-508. [Still curbing unconscionability: Kakavas in the High Court of Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640262) |
| 2012  Journal Article Fairness Awry? Reflections on the BCLI Report on Proposals for Unfair Contracts Relief Bigwood, Rick (2012). Fairness Awry? Reflections on the BCLI Report on Proposals for Unfair Contracts Relief. Canadian Business Law Journal, 52, 197-225. [Fairness Awry? Reflections on the BCLI Report on Proposals for Unfair Contracts Relief](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640258) |
| 2011  Journal Article Ill-gotten contracts in New Zealand: parting thoughts on duress, undue influence and unconscionable dealing — Kiwi-style? Bigwood, Rick (2011). Ill-gotten contracts in New Zealand: parting thoughts on duress, undue influence and unconscionable dealing — Kiwi-style?. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 42 (1), 83-116. [Ill-gotten contracts in New Zealand: parting thoughts on duress, undue influence and unconscionable dealing — Kiwi-style?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640246) |
| 2011  Journal Article Circumscribing election: reflections on the taxonomization and mental componentry of affirmation of a contract by election Bigwood, Rick (2011). Circumscribing election: reflections on the taxonomization and mental componentry of affirmation of a contract by election. University of Queensland Law Journal, 32, 235-277. [Circumscribing election: reflections on the taxonomization and mental componentry of affirmation of a contract by election](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640254) |
| 2011  Journal Article Lapse of offers due to changed circumstances: A contract conversation McLauchlan, David W. and Bigwood, Rick (2011). Lapse of offers due to changed circumstances: A contract conversation. Journal of Contract Law, 27 (3), 222-246. [Lapse of offers due to changed circumstances: A contract conversation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:271350) |
| 2010  Journal Article Doctrinal reform and post-contractual modifications in New Brunswick: Nav Canada v. Greater Fredericton Airport Authority Inc. Bigwood, Rick (2010). Doctrinal reform and post-contractual modifications in New Brunswick: Nav Canada v. Greater Fredericton Airport Authority Inc.. Canadian Business Law Journal, 256-277. [Doctrinal reform and post-contractual modifications in New Brunswick: Nav Canada v. Greater Fredericton Airport Authority Inc.](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:641347) |
| 2010  Journal Article Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 2 Bigwood, Rick (2010). Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 2. New Zealand Law Review, 617-688. [Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 2](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640250) |
| 2010  Journal Article Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 1 Bigwood, Rick (2010). Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 1. New Zealand Law Review, 2010 (1), 37-91. [Fine-tuning affirmation of contract by election: part 1](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:640242) |
| 2009  Journal Article “Threats” versus “warnings” Bigwood, Rick (2009). “Threats” versus “warnings”. New Zealand Law Journal, 385-387. [“Threats” versus “warnings”](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:641353) |