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We publish regular educational articles designed for business owners, professionals, and consumers. Expect concise, practical guidance on common legal issues, market trends, and procedural updates.
Fraudulent misappropriation of trust monies: liability of a solicitor and their law firm partners
This case deals with the situation where a solicitor fraudulently misappropriated trust monies.
Challenging testamentary capacity to invalidate a will
Wills will be held to be invalid where the deceased did not have testamentary capacity at the time of the will.
Challenging early termination fees in contracts
This case shows how the plaintiff can successfully deny liability for common law loss of bargain damages.
The Assessment of Damages in Business Sale Litigations Involving Deceit, Misleading or Deceptive Conduct and Breach of Contract
This case deals with the assessment and measure of damages in deceit, misleading or deceptive conduct and contract where a purchaser of a business was induced to buy that business, relying upon false trading figures.
Judicial Review of Government Employee Disciplinary Proceedings
This article analyses a Supreme Court case regarding a judicial review of Government employee disciplinary proceedings.
Appealing Against a Decision to Reject an Application for a Licence — Motor Dealers and Corporate Licences
This article analyses a case in which we acted for the successful appellants in a motor dealer’s licence and corporate licence.
Boundary Disputes and Calderbank Offers
In this case we acted for a defendant who successfully obtained an order for indemnity costs in a property boundary dispute.
The Contractual Duty to Cooperate and Unreasonable Delay in Executing Formal Documents
Our Solicitors acted for the plaintiff/lessor, who successfully obtained an order for possession of the leased premises and a debt for arrears of rent and interest
Awards of Interest Are Critical in Litigation
Burns & Associates Solicitors acted for the successful defendant in obtaining a substantial award of interest.
Misrepresentation Cases: The Perils of Proving Reliance and Causation
Burns & Associates Solicitors acted for the successful defendant defending a claim of misrepresentation under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and in tort
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