A finding that a person was 'part and parcel' of a business enterprise is insufficient to establish accessorial liability under s 75B of the TPA; the plaintiff must prove actual knowledge of the representations and the facts making them false, misleading or unconscionable. Where a proposition about the accessory's knowledge was never put to them in cross-examination, an inference of knowledge should not be drawn. Courts dealing with unrepresented litigants who indicate lack of awareness of the case against them should ascertain whether an adjournment is being sought.
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