In a recent estate matter, Chief Justice Holmes ordered texta marks which obliterated a beneficiary’s name on a will, to be ignored. Caite Brewer of Hemmant’s List appeared for this beneficiary. See the […]
Orders made to allow the deceased’s de facto partner to organise a funeral service for him
In an ongoing estate matter, Justice Daubney made orders on 20 July 2017 allowing the deceased’s de facto partner to organise a funeral service for him. Caite Brewer of Hemmant’s […]
Whose will is it anyway? Court of Appeal considers rectification power
The Qld Ct of Appeal today handed down judgment in a rectification case. Caite Brewer from Hemmant’s List appeared for the successful appellant. This is the first time an […]
List member Michael Hodge featured in Doyle’s Guide 2017
Hemmant’s List congratulates Michael Hodge on his recognition as a leading Junior Counsel in the area of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Queensland in Doyle’s guide: http://doylesguide.com/leading-commercial-litigation-dispute-resolution-junior-counsel-queensland-2017/
List member Peter Hastie QC featured in Doyle’s Guide 2017
Hemmant’s List congratulates Peter Hastie QC on his recognition as a recommended Queen’s Counsel in the area of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Queensland in Doyle’s guide: http://doylesguide.com/leading-commercial-litigation-dispute-resolution-senior-counsel-queensland-2017/
LIST MEMBER SIMON COUPER QC FEATURED IN DOYLE’S GUIDE 2017
Hemmant’s List congratulates Simon Couper QC on his recognition as a leading Queen’s Counsel in the area of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Queensland in Doyle’s guide: http://doylesguide.com/leading-commercial-litigation-dispute-resolution-senior-counsel-queensland-2017/
Prejudice or no prejudice in limitation extension: Ballingall v WorkCover Queensland & Ors
McMeekin J has granted an extension of the limitation period for a personal injuries claim where the respondents alleged prejudice in various forms. His Honour found that relevant prejudice […]
Recent judgment dismissing an application to set aside two related arbitral awards under s 34 of the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Qld)
Last week Jackson J delivered judgment dismissing an application to set aside two related arbitral awards under s 34 of the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Qld) on grounds including […]
Limitation period in recent personal injuries case extended
Burgess v Sanbray Pty Ltd [2017] QDC 132 involved an application seeking an extension of the limitation period under the Limitation of Actions Act 1974 in respect of a […]
List Member Andrew Musgrave featured in Doyle’s Guide 2017
Hemmant’s List congratulates Andrew Musgrave on his recognition as a recommended Junior Counsel in the area of Intellectual Property & TMT, Queensland in Doyle’s guide: http://doylesguide.com/leading-intellectual-property-tmt-barristers-queensland-2017/