What if a liable defendant declares bankruptcy before damages are determined?
The Federal Court considers a unique fact scenario which conjures pertinent questions of law, such as what makes a judgement final?
High Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Federal Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: December 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: November 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: March 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: March 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest from the High Court: October 2017
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
When is a contract claim a bankrupt’s claim?
Contract claims of a personal nature, such as a personal injury or wrong, will not be stayed by virtue of a claimant’s bankruptcy. By CHRISTINA…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: August 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.