Category: Insights

Cartel compensation – a consumer perspective

Cartel conduct has been described as a “cancer on our economy” and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has had success pursuing penal relief,

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The Pitfalls of Uninsured losses

Did you know? When pursuing subrogation in insurance claims, it’s important to consider uninsured losses – that is, the portion of a claim that is

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An Insured’s Burden of Proving a Claim

Did you know?  There is a burden on an insured to prove that a claim made by the insured under a policy of insurance is

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Preservation of Evidence

Did you know? Preserving key evidence, such as the burnt out salvage of a vehicle, is crucial, and disposing of such evidence may be considered

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The Nemo Dat Rule

Did you know? A purchaser may not automatically gain ownership if the seller obtained the property unlawfully. This principle is rooted in the legal maxim

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Enforcement of Judgments

Once a judgment is obtained against a party who fails to pay the judgment sum, various enforcement options are available. Although these options may vary

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The Jones v Dunkel inference

Did you know?  The decision in Jones v Dunkel (1959) HCA 8, 101 CLR 298 is a significant case for civil litigation.  It relates to

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Can a binding agreement be made via email?

In the legal world, binding agreements are put into writing and solidified into deeds or settlements. However, does that mean that an agreement is only

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Duty to Mitigate and the Reasonableness Standard

When a party (Plaintiff) suffers loss and damage (usually from a breach of contract or tort), the approach of the Courts will be to put

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Navigating Subrogation Limits – Section 65 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984

Did you know?  A key provision of the Insurance Contract Act 1984 is section 65 on subrogation.  Specifically, subrogation of rights against family members or

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A learner’s duty of care

Have you ever wondered whether a learner driver would be responsible for the damage to a supervisor’s vehicle, or vice versa? A learner’s duty of

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Pure Economic Loss and the Power of a Good Disclaimer

On 7 August 2024, the High Court of Australia refused to find that a commercial producer of grain owed a duty of care to farmers

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Vicarious Liability

Did you know?  If an at-fault third party was completing a task in the course of, or connected with their employment, recovery of an insured’s

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Onus and Burden of Proof in Civil Claims

In civil cases involving monetary claims for damages, breaches of contract, or tort actions, understanding the concepts of onus of proof and burden of proof

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What is Bailment?

Bailment can arise when one person has temporary possession of another person’s property with an understanding to return the property to the original owner.  It

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