Teen Ranch Pty Ltd v Brown (1995)

Case Facts for Teen Ranch Pty Ltd v Brown (1995)

Brown had a volunteer work at Teen Ranch, where he was provided free food, accommodation, use of camp facilities.

However, payment was not promised to him and he was subjected to abide by the rules of the camp.

During his work, Brown was injured and claimed that there was an employment agreement between him and Teen Ranch which makes him acquire compensation for his injuries.

Case Issue:

The issue of the case was whether or not there was an enforceable contract between Brown and Teen Ranch, specifically, there is an intention between the parties for their contract to be legally binding. Citing this, also assessing whether or not it will entitle Brown of workers compensation for injuries at work.

Case Decision:

The court decided that there was no legal contract between Branch and Teen Ranch; therefore, he is not entitled to collect any type of compensation.

Case Reasons:

The reason for the decisions of the court was that there was no affirmative indication that the relationship between the complainant and Teen Ranch was in any way legally enforceable.

Even though Brown was provided some benefits, but his presence was voluntary in motives; thus, an employment contract cannot be established.