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Bruce Havilah together with John Cope over the last 6 months been appearing on the 6PR talk back show aired on a Monday afternoon with Bob Maumill and now Howard Sattler. The aim is to discuss not only topical issues but also to take questions from members of the public on all areas of law and to provide some basic advice. You can take advantage of their efforts by logging on to the blogs below.
Posts from February 2010
Legal Costs in the Building Disputes Tribunal
Info Article Posted: 18 February 2010
Under section 38 of the Builders Registration Act, you will usually not be able to recover your legal costs in relation to a claim against a builder to the Building Disputes Tribunal (BDT) regarding defective workmanship or a breach of your home building contract even if your complaint is upheld. But the position may well have changed following the State Administrative Tribunal’s recent decision in BGC Residential Pty Ltd and Gibson.
Personal Accident Insurance - An “Accident” of Limited Coverage
Info Article Posted: 02 February 2010
In a recent situation where a claim was made by an executor of the estate of an insured person under a Group Persons Accident and Corporation Travel Plan, the wording of the policy was considered by the Court having regard to contemporary language read in the context of the whole policy, and what it would mean to a reasonable non-expert.
Posts from November 2009
A Lump Sum Contract
Info Article Posted: 13 November 2009
If you’ve signed a Lump Sum Building Contract, then, subject to any agreed variations and extra costs for provisional sum items, you shouldn’t expect to pay more than the agreed lump sum, right? Well, that might be right in theory but sadly, it doesn’t always work that way in reality.
The Importance of Seeing a Doctor
Info Article Posted: 09 November 2009
In claims for damages for personal injuries it is the plaintiff (the injured person) who bears the burden of proving what injuries and disabilities he/she has suffered and the causal connection between those injuries and disabilities and the subject accident.
Posts from October 2009
Protect your Business
Info Article Posted: 29 October 2009
Doing business is all about dealing with people. Some will be in a weaker position, and some will have the advantage. That is why it is important to protect your legal interests before you close the deal.
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