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View All“One Day This Will Be Yours”: Estoppel By Encouragement And Acquiescence
10-1-24 / Roger Traves KC — Contract, Succession
Promises, representations or conduct which leave a party with an expectation that they will receive property in the future not infrequently lead to dispute and litigation. A reasonable approach to cases such as these is to assess whether the conduct amounts to a contractual promise (for example, a contract to…
The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
Disclosure & Discovery in Australian Courts
2-12-22 / Sarah Spottiswood, Oliver Cook — Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations, Land Law & Property
Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and the barristers at Level Twenty Seven Chambers curated a series of four CPDs spanning 2022 to provide young lawyers with knowledge essential to their role. The final installment ‘Disclosure’ was facilitated by Sarah Spottiswood and Oliver Cook. Sarah and Oliver are barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers (Brisbane,…
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View AllNerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174
17-9-24 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May — Contract, Land Law & Property, Tax
Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson [2024] QCA 174 involved a dispute between a property developer and the owner of land regarding the application of a GST gross-up clause in a development deed. The issue concerned whether the amount to be paid to the owner on the sale of lots…
Airphysio Pty Ltd v Harbour Capital Asset Management Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 173
17-9-24 / Rob Anderson KC — Building & Construction, Contract
Airphysio Pty Ltd v Harbour Capital Asset Management Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 173, the proper interpretation to be given to a commercial contract concerning the intellectual property rights of the appellant in a handheld physiotherapy device. The question concerned the proper application of the term “sale, transfer and assignment” to…
The Star Entertainment Qld Limited v Wong[2024] QSC 204
9-9-24 / Christopher Johnstone KC — Contract
Christopher Johnstone (leading N Derrington) appeared for the defendant, instructed by Russells Lawyers.