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Default judgments

14 Jun Default Judgments

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Default_Judgments_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article deals with how a default judgment is obtained against a defendant. Default judgments may be entered for both liquidated and unliquidated claims.    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no"...

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Without prejudice communication with lawyer

14 Jun Without Prejudice Communications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Without_Prejudice_Communications__compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article examines the effect of the Without Prejudice rule and how it protects communications made in the course of settlement negotiations.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no"...

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Enforcing judgment debts

13 Jun Enforcement of Judgment Debts

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Enforcement-of-Judgment-Debts-190618_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article discusses methods used to recover debts after a judgment by the Court has been made.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18487" img_size="700 x...

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Apprehended Violence Order (AVO

07 Jun Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Apprehended-Violence-Orders-AVO-230215.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article examines the protection victims of domestic violence may seek under the provisions of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (hereafter referred to as...

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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

07 Jun Alternative Dispute Resolution

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alternative_Dispute_Resolution-200207_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to processes in which a third party is used to resolve disputes between parties. ‘Alternative’ refers to the fact that the premise...

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statutory demand

07 Jun Statutory Demand

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Statutory-Demand-200210_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   A Statutory Demand is an effective mechanism for a creditor to use to pursue any outstanding debts from a company debtor. This article will outline the process...

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Commencing court action in tort

07 Jun Court Actions in Tort

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Court-Actions-in-Tort-200212_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Tort can be defined as a wrongful act which causes harm to a person arising out of a ‘duty of care’ to that person. A court action...

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obtaining injunctions from the court

07 Jun Injunctions

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Injunctions-200212_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   An injunction is an order from the court that is enforceable at law. This article looks at what an injunction is, how they can be useful, and...

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suing for defamation

07 Jun Defamation (Part 1)

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Defamation_Part-1-200213_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Defamation is a civil wrong that compromises reputation. It occurs when another person (or organisation) makes statements or comments that may have lowered the esteem in which...

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going to court for civil litigation

07 Jun Civil Litigation: A Brief Guide

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Civil-Litigation-211021_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article discusses the process of civil litigation and the different types of courts. Litigation is generally the last measure taken as it can be costly and...

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