Court flips out ‘obvious risk’ defence in tubing accident claim – Glover v Fuller [2023]
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory recently considered whether a 12 year-old plaintiff injured while riding in an…
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UCT 101: The usual suspects #2 – unilateral variation clauses
Welcome to the fifth article in our ‘UCT 101’ series, designed to assist businesses in preparing for new reforms to…
UK decision on concurrent delay: Chicken or the egg/roof or frame, what had to happen first?
A seemingly simple question of whether works to the roof or the steel frame of a building drove the critical…
Frawley-Mangan v Hosmer Holdings Pty Ltd [2023] ACTSC 7
Case Summary The ACT Supreme Court has handed down a decision that confirms the requirement for insurance claims managers to attend…
Case Note – High Court Confirms That “Peak Indebtedness Rule” Is Not Part Of Australian Law
The High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal and cross-appeal from the decision of the Full Court of the…
Case Note – High Court Confirms Set-Off Not Available For Liability To Disgorge Unfair Preference Payment
The High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal from the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court…