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This edition of 'It depends' discusses timing of financial agreements: when to sign them, before or after the wedding.

A carefully drafted guarantee would help to minimise the risk of liability under a guarantee being subject to challenge.

This case considered if a guarantor had a right of subrogation enabling it to be repaid before a second ranking creditor.

One of the directors claimed he was not liable as he did not sign the documents – the signatures were allegedly forged.

No matter how big or small, local governments enter into hundreds of contracts throughout the course of the year.

This High Court case reinforces rights of contribution accorded to co-sureties and the effect of a covenant not to sue.

Lessors should register their interests on the Personal Property Securities Register to avoid losing title to those goods.

Failure by an insured to make full disclosure in an insurance contract can result in the complete withdrawal of indemnity.

Exclusion clauses cannot limit the field of cover of an insurance policy to defeat the commercial object of the policy.

The need for Australian businesses to maintain records of trade mark searches and evidence that consumers would experience no confusion before adopting a brand have never been more important.

This case illustrates the importance and value of a written contract, before parties begin a collaborative arrangement.

Where development of software is subcontracted out, you have a legal right to use the software, but you do not own it.

The ICC standard international trading terms have been updated, so Incoterms 2020 will be available from 1 January 2020.

The New South Wales Court of Appeal decision in “Ryledar Pty Ltd v Euphoric Pty Ltd” (2007) 69 NSWLR 603 provides a detailed examination of the current law on the equitable remedies of rectification and estoppel by convention.

The Court found in favour of the Lender, and that damages for a breach of warranty of authority are not apportionable.

The High Court decided that a reference date is a precondition to the making of a valid payment claim under the Act.

Discussion of the contractual dispute between a former Spice Girl and two of Australia's free to air television networks.