Elements of a contract
In any contract dispute, there are questions to be considered and determined to establish the legal position of the parties. As a plaintiff, it is important to consider each potential issue correctly before deciding to commence legal proceedings against a defendant. If you are a defendant, it is particularly important for you to find a […]
The 5 stages to practising as a lawyer in Australia
Becoming a lawyer in Australia is a five-stage process. We provide quite a bit of detail below so that potential law students know exactly what they’re getting into if they want to become a lawyer in Australia.
What is practical completion?
Practical completion is a concept in building and construction projects, that signifies that all building work has been done in accordance with the construction contract, and the house or building is reasonably suitable for occupation or being used for the intended purpose.
The insurance process
There are many types of insurance in Australia, from motor vehicle insurance, home and contents insurance, through to life, travel, health and business insurance. The concept is simple: millions of people pay premiums to insurance companies, and the insurance companies are supposed to pay back some of that money in the relatively rare situation when […]
Gifts and contract disputes
Disputes about whether something was given as part of a contract or as a gift are not uncommon. These disputes generally hinge on whether a person gave something to someone gratuitously or voluntarily, rather than as part of a bargaining transaction.
Family provision claim
Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), an eligible spouse, child or dependant of a deceased person can contest a deceased estate/will for proper maintenance and support by commencing an action in court known as a “family provision claim”.
