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Dangerous Driving: The Risks & Consequences Of Reckless Driving
Unlike most offences relating to the conduct of drivers, dangerous driving or dangerous operation of a motor vehicle is a criminal offence, not a traffic offence. Under section 328A of the Criminal Code 1899 (QLD) (“the Code”), dangerous operation of a motor vehicle...
Conveyancing Update: Tenancies & Vacant Possession
The tenancies section on page 3 of the REIQ contract requires the person preparing the contract to insert: (a) Details of the tenancy to which the property is sold subject, or (b) “Nil” if there is no tenancy. This sounds simple enough but we see instances where...
Conveyancing Update: Caveat Emptor: Does It Still Apply To Property Transactions?
Caveat emptor is a legal principle which is Latin for “let the buyer beware”. This article examines whether this principle still applies to property transactions. Property transactions and caveat emptor Many years ago a seller would prepare a contract and it would be...
Why Retain A Criminal Defence Lawyer?
If you are ever faced with criminal charges, preparation is the key to avoiding a criminal record, expensive fines, and even a period of imprisonment. And this type of preparation involves the expertise of a criminal defence lawyer. But how important is a criminal...
Settlement Deed
Deed of Settlement - Do you need it? We often see parties in a dispute indicate their intentions to resolve their issues as early and swiftly as possible but often wonder how to resolve their legal matter and document it. Here’s an answer for you, “By entering into a...
Conveyancing Update: Seller’s Change Of Mind
We occasionally see situations where a seller has a change of mind either because the seller has received a better offer or the seller has decided that he/she did not want to sell the property after all. The seller then poses the question “can I get out of the...
Conveyancing Update: Buying A Property Through A Company Or A Trust
We often see contracts where the buyer’s details have been incorrectly stated. This article will explain how to ensure that the buyer’s details are correctly stated. Buying a property through a company If a buyer is a company and is buying a property in its own right...
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Mediation: How Are The Views Of Children Taken Into Account?
Family mediation It is not uncommon for parents to have a fixed view that the only fair parenting order or agreement is for children to spend equal time with each parent. These expectations can hinder achieving agreement at mediation, particularly when such views do...