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Mediation is a process where an independent person (called the mediator) assists parties to a dispute to reach an agreed resolution. The parties agree who will be the mediator.  The exception to this is where there is a court-annexed mediation, where the Court...

Properties are often owned by a number of persons or entities as tenants in common. It can arise that one or more owners wish to sell the property and others do not. Under section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919, where a property is held in co-ownership the...

McAuley Lawyers is pleased to announce that Bernard McAuley is now an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury. The Law Society of NSW has accredited Bernard as specially competent in personal injury after a rigorous assessment program throughout 2022. Only a...

Nervous shock is a historic term derived under English law which refers to psychiatric/mental illness or injury inflicted upon a person by intentional or negligent actions or omissions of another. Who can bring a nervous shock claim? In NSW, nervous shock claims can...

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann who is charged with sexual intercourse with Brittany Higgins without consent commenced on 4 October before 16 jurors. Given the significant media reporting over the allegations, the non-existence of provision for a judge alone trial in the...

If an inmate has suffered personal injury whilst in prison, the inmate may bring a claim in negligence against the prison authorities, however the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA) has special provisions for such claims which are onerous. Part 2A of the CLA...

Potholes in roads can cause injuries to pedestrians and those using motor vehicles. Depending on the circumstances, the individual may be able to bring a claim against the council for damages. A local council is likely to be found liable if a council officer who has...

An executor is a person appointed under a Will of a deceased person. An executor has various duties including to: 1                     Ensure that assets of the...

The children of the late Ms O’Regan have settled a claim against Royal North Shore Hospital following the death of their mother following allegations of negligence in the treatment by the hospital of their mother. The late Ms O’Regan committed suicide whilst admitted...

The short answer is yes, but it depends on the circumstances as there are many protections the Police have against claims in negligence brought by individuals. Police have immunity in a suit for negligence unless it is found that the act or omission was so...