Most of you probably have your own idea of what contempt or contraventions are how they would play out in Court. Perhaps Jim Carey in Liar Liar,...
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When You’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Beware the Force of Jurisdictional Error
We were successful several times last year, and again on Monday, having cases dismissed summarily on the first Court date. Ordinarily, it is more...
Happy Holidays!
December 17, 2015 We take the opportunity to wish all of our valued clients and followers a much deserved break and all the very best in the year to...
Safe as Houses? Beware the Sting of Caveats
To most, caveats present a quick and effective means to secure an interest, such as a debt, against something concrete and enforceable. Due to the...
From Side Show to Main Stage: Why Bail Could be the Bulk of Your Case
In recent times, we’ve dealt with a number of matters where the issue of bail turned out to be the majority of work undertaken in the matter....
Keeping Your Nose Clean: The Problem with Proceeds of Crime
Over the years we have handled a number of cases involving proceeds of crime, including applications for freezing and forfeiture orders brought by...
When Corporate Sharks Circle: The Mechanics of Insurance Disputes
September 28, 2015 Have you ever been mucked around with an insurance claim for months, only to be asked for more (irrelevant) information that’s...
En Garde! Dealing with Security for Costs
September 23, 2015 Lawyers (and people generally) often speak of the ‘uncertainties of litigation’, especially when discussing costs. Typically, a...
Walking the Tightrope: The Balancing Act with Statutory Demands
September 9, 2015 Over the years we’ve dealt with a number of creditors’ statutory demands. The trajectory taken in each case has differed markedly,...