Australia: Court Procedure

The Queensland Court of Appeal examines whether a solicitor's equitable lien attaches to costs orders at the time they are made, determining priority rights over monies recovered through receivership proceedings. The decision clarifies the scope and enforcement of solicitors' liens in insolvency contexts.

Psychometric testing has become an increasingly common component of personal injury claims involving psychological injuries. This standardized assessment method uses structured questions...

Obtaining a court judgment is only the first step in debt recovery. When a judgment debtor fails to pay voluntarily, Queensland law provides multiple enforcement mechanisms under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules...

Recent NSW Court of Appeal decisions have sharpened the rules around security of payment claims under SOPA, particularly regarding electronic service timing and the validity of imperfect claims. Councils and principals now face heightened risks if they rely on deeming clauses to extend response deadlines or assume flawed payment claims can be safely ignored. Understanding these 2025-2026 developments is critical to avoiding automatic liability for the full claimed amount through missed deadlines or procedur

A New South Wales District Court decision examines when courts may stay enforcement of judgments under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999, balancing the statutory...

Under Queensland's Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, parties to civil litigation face automatic and continuing obligations to disclose all documents in their possession or control that are directly relevant to disputed allegations. This comprehensive guide examines the scope of disclosure duties, the meaning of key concepts like possession, control and direct relevance, and how courts exercise their powers to manage the disclosure process in modern litigation involving both traditional and electronic evidence.

Family law matters often intersect with other legal areas, creating jurisdictional complexities that can complcomplicate proceedings. Understanding how federal courts can exercise accrued and cross-vested jurisdiction allows related disputes to be resolved together, potentially streamlining the legal process and avoiding multiple separate proceedings.

Insurance companies routinely monitor social media platforms during personal injury claims, and posts can significantly impact case outcomes. Understanding how online activity affects credibility, disability assessments, and compensation entitlements is crucial for claimants navigating the legal process.

Family Law Courts mandate specific pre-action procedures requiring parties to attempt resolution before filing court applications. Understanding these genuine steps requirements, disclosure obligations, and available exemptions is crucial for anyone navigating parenting or financial disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.