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The general rule is that neighbours contribute equally to the cost of a fence that is 'reasonable' in the circumstances.

The NSW Court held that the Act didn't permit review of the adjudication determination except for jurisdictional error.

The Supreme Court of Tasmania has awarded a 70 year old man, who was rendered a quadriplegic, $7.4m.

This very recent decision of Justice Wilson of the Supreme Court dispels the long held belief that an oral compromise is as good as a written one, at least in the context of matters involving pre-proceeding settlements regulated by the Workcover Queensland Act 1996.

A decision (Thalanga Copper Mines Pty Ltd v Cromarty Resources Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 640 (4 June 2021)) from the Supreme Court of New South Wales ...

Whilst Indemnity Cost Orders are uncommon in Family Law matters, there are circumstances where they may be sought.

Coleman Greig solicitors take steps to ensure that family court legal fees do not get out of control. .

The recent case of ASIC v Bridgecorp Finance Limited [2006] NSWSC 836 was the first time that an application has been made to the Court under section 283HB of the Corporations Act.

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has released a report recommending that all Australian States and Territories abolish limitation periods for child sexual abuse claims...

The article considers how this specific EU case compares with related UK cases, and looks at recent Australian trends.

With Anshun estoppel, a party can be prevented from making claims which should have been pursued in former proceedings.

On 28 April 2020, Justice Nicholas handed down his decision in the case of the Commonwealth v Sanofi.

While waivers offer a large degree of protection to an organisation, each case is considered on its individual merits.

The increased traffic noise made the residence uninhabitable and it needed to be relocated further from the new highway.

The decision considered proportionate liability in the context of proved contraventions of various statutory provisions.

Current thinking is that liability should not be reduced just because the plaintiff has not suffered a financial loss.

Intentional torts to the person involve direct, intentional or wilful invasions of their physical and mental integrity.

Any party wishing to bring a civil appeal in the Supreme Court of Victoria will first need to obtain leave to appeal.