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In 2016, Mr Dickson sustained serious injuries after receiving a spear tackle, or dangerous throw by an opponent, Mr Fletcher. The tackle happened to be filmed, and the film was later used as evidence. Mr Dickson pursed a claim against Mr Fletcher for damages in tort,...

In the recent decision of Hamlyn v Stanton (No. 3)  NSWDC 632, the plaintiff, Mr Hamlyn, was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the start of 2017. He was informed by his Urologist and the defendant in this matter, Dr Stanton, that active treatment was needed....

In any dispute involving a lease, it is important to determine if the lease is a commercial lease or a residential lease. Commercial leases have legislation that is relevant including theConveyancing Act 1919, the Real Property Act 1900 and the Retail Leases...

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by an injured child after the NSW District Court awarded her following an injury to her right eyelid, $45,825 for non-economic loss (pain and suffering) and $5,000 for future economic loss. In January 2020, a...

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Council and Trust in the decision of Coffs Harbour City Council v Polglase NSWCA 265. In late 2011, a 5 year old was walking along a jetty in Coffs Harbour with his Grandparents, when they moved towards the side...

On 29 September 2016, the plaintiff, Ms Carnemolla, slipped and fell, injuring her left knee, in a common area at Neeta City Shopping Centre in Fairfield.  Ms Carnemolla, by her mother as litigation tutor brought a claim against Arcadia Funds Management Ltd who...

The plaintiff, Mr Tre Lawson suffered extensive burns when he was aged 17 years, on 6 November 2016 whilst he was on premises occupied by the defendant, Mr Raymond Hubbard. The court found that the injuries were incurred due to the negligence of the defendant and...

The law in Australia recognises claims for misleading or deceptive conduct in some circumstances. The Australian Consumer Law which is set out in Schedule 2 of theCompetition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth) (which was formerly the Trade Practices Act...

When a loved one dies, there are often many things to consider.  Here are some things to consider from a legal perspective: Check that the deceased’s property is insured. Check that any real estate owned by the deceased is secure. Obtain the Death Certificate. ...

Consumers are protected under the Australian Consumer Law. Consumers who acquire services for personal, domestic or household use, which have a value less than $40,000 are protected. This limit of $40,000 does not apply to motor vehicles. The general protections are...