Disputes

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…)

Developers beware of the duty of care under the DBP Act     

The Owners - Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 659 Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  Will Ryan (more…)

Pleading defects not served by delivering defective pleading     

Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 51 Julie Whitehead   |  James Knell  |  Zariyah Ahmed (more…)

Shed-ding light on building classifications in the QBCC Act     

Ruhle v Lormist Pty Ltd [2022] QCAT 100 Andrew Orford  |  Alexandria Hammerton |  Eva Squire (more…)

Compliance with the QBCC Act is a matter for the QBCC  

Widdows v Pacific Blue Painting Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QCAT 114 Clare Turner |  Sam Rafter |  Yibing Mao (more…)

Two experts on one issue is one too many!     

Disley v Mount Emerald Wind Farm Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) [2022] QSC 54 Julie Whitehead   |  Luke Trimarchi  |  Alisha McGrady (more…)

Not (Gabion) caged in – leave granted to withdraw pleaded admissions  

Concrib Pty Ltd v Cumner Contracting [2022] QSC 50 Sarah Ferrett | Sarah Cahill | Renee Shike (more…)

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