The High Court of Australia has dismissed the appeal of various Lloyd’s underwriters (the “Insurers”). The High Court’s reasoning presents…
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Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble for plaintiffs
This Court of Appeal’s decision will assist retailers in dealing with damage caused by products sold and injury being sustained,…
Endeavours to resolve the debate
Negotiating a contract? Can’t commit to an absolute obligation? Looking to impose an endeavours-type obligation (to use reasonable endeavours or…
High Court determines that damages are not capped
Damages under the Compensation to Relatives Act are not capped by section 12(2) of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW):…
Insuring builders: claims by subsequent owners
The landmark Australian High Court decision in 1995 in Bryan v Maloney made builders of residential properties liable to subsequent…
Taking the ‘literal’ or ‘intended’ meaning: High Court reserves judgment
Meridian Lawyers is advising in relation to the following litigation which will have ramifications for the way that dependency claims…
How healthy is your relationship with your business partners?
The relationship between most business partners does not last forever and it is rare to expect it to. Each year…