by mcauley_admin | Mar 20, 2023 | Publication
Former NRL player Michael Jennings has lost his appeal to the NSW Court of Appeal to reduce the damages awarded to his ex-wife who successfully sued him and will have to also pay her court costs. In February 2020, Ms Kirra Wilden commenced proceedings against her...
by mcauley_admin | Mar 20, 2023 | Publication
Mr Miles, the plaintiff, was successful in his claim against Mr Doyle and awarded substantial compensation following two historic sexual assaults which occurred on one night in 1983. The case is noteworthy in considering the Court’s assessment of damages for sexual...
by mcauley_admin | Mar 14, 2023 | Publication
Section 12A of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 (NSW) states that a plaintiff is able to bring proceedings before the tribunal in relation to dust related conditions at any time and that nothing in the Limitations Act prevents the bringing of such a claim. The...
by mcauley_admin | Mar 14, 2023 | Publication
Mr Cootes was employed as a foreman on a construction site, when he suffered serious injuries following an excavation collapsed on him. The collapsed excavation caused fractures to his lower back, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The plaintiff brought claims for...
by mcauley_admin | Mar 12, 2023 | Publication
It is important to know how to change or revoke your will and to know what the effect marriage, divorce and other life circumstances will have on your will. Once a will has been signed, it cannot be altered by crossing out clauses or writing in new ones. Such...
