by Cameron Shaw | Jul 23, 2015
Lord Justice Pearce in Yeoman Credit Ltd v Latter (1961) WLR 828, at p.830. said: “In its widest sense a contract of indemnity includes a contract of guarantee. But in the more precise sense … a contract of indemnity differs from a guarantee. An indemnity...
by Cameron Shaw | Jun 15, 2015
Demerit points are recorded against your licence (for the purpose of whether or not your license should be suspended) for a period of 3 (three) years. In the case of an unrestricted drivers license you can accumulate 12 points before your licence is suspended. In the...
by Cameron Shaw | Jun 3, 2015
The common law has an ancient principle that affords a privilege to individuals excusing them from giving evidence that is self-incriminating. In Environment Protection Authority v Caltex Refining Co Pty Ltd [1993] HCA 74; (1993) 178 CLR 477. Mason CJ and Toohey J...
by Telemon Admin | May 13, 2015
A lapsing notice is a form which once served on the caveator will cause a caveat registered on title to ‘lapse’ after 21 days of the service of the notice unless orders are obtained from Supreme Court for an extension of the caveat. You must obtain those...
by Telemon Admin | Apr 30, 2015
Failure to properly disclose everything that must be disclosed in a contract may entitle a purchaser to either rescind or even claim compensation from a vendor. This is a situation every vendor must avoid. It is crucial that a contract contains all the information...
