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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

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

Federal Court confirms that mediation will proceed without “class closure” At a hearing on 3 September 2024, Justice Lee confirmed that the mediation in the

Did you know? There is an implied undertaking that provides that documents obtained in legal proceedings are only allowed to be used for their intended

An unusual defence can sometimes arise in motor vehicle accidents, namely that of an “inevitable accident”. This defence is raised when the defendant driver claims

Do you know who gets paid and in what order in circumstances where you have settled a matter and there are insured and uninsured losses?

Let’s take it back to basics and explore the requirements for a legally binding contract, namely: Offer Acceptance Consideration Intention   Offer – All contracts

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Did you know: there is a further Latin phrase that is very relevant in the insurance context, and that is the phrase contra proferentem. The

Did you know: Latin phrases and terms are still widely used in Australian law due to the historical influence of Roman law on the development

Did you know: When you discover that a payment on a claim has been made by mistake, or that fraud may be involved, recovery of

Did you know?  There are different types of offers than can be made in a claim, namely (i) an Offer of Compromise or (ii) a