Disputes

Developers beware of the duty of care under the DBP Act – Part 2

The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1002 Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  Jaime Parker (more…)

Shock horror: incorrect application of law does not spark leave to appeal

Paradise Outdoor Building Company Pty Ltd v Steward [2022] QCA 118 Michael Creedon | Laura Berry | Renee Shike (more…)

Drilling down on expert evidence

Drill Engineering & Pastoral Company Pty Ltd v Seymour & another [2022] QDC 1361 Julie Whitehead  |  Elissa Morcombe  |  Eva Squire (more…)

Don’t build outside the lines!

Paridaen & Anor v Mahaside Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 109 David Pearce |  Sam Rafter  |  Yibing Mao (more…)

Rage against the machinery: a quantum assessment of loss for faulty equipment

Damon’s Earthworks Pty Ltd v AA Machinery Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 123 Michael Creedon  |  Alexandria Hammerton  |  Alisha McGrady (more…)

Design imitation – flattery or just a breach of copyright?

Look Design and Development Pty Ltd v Edge Developments Pty Ltd & Flaton [2022] QDC 116 Michael Creedon  |  Hazal Gacka   |  Alisha McGrady (more…)

To plead is human, to demonstrate causation is divine   

The Corporation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus (Qld) v FERM Engineering Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 102 Sarah Ferrett   |  Megan Sharkey  |  Zariyah Ahmed (more…)

Limitation periods – when does time start to run?

Lendlease Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 11 PS526704E & Ors [2022] VSCA 105 Jeanette Barbaro  |  Tom Kearney  |  Michael Lo  |  Sean Bricknell (more…)

Running down that hill – increased water flow a nuisance to downhill neighbours   

Graham & Anor v Alic & Anor [2022] QDC 106 Andrew Orford  |  Allie Flack |  Eva Squire (more…)

Costs implications of failing to justify Calderbank offers   

Toohey v Golder & Ors (No. 2) [2022] QSC 93 David Pearce | Matt Hammond | Renee Shike (more…)

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