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  • PRACTICE AND PROCEDUREDefault judgment sought pursuant to r 21.02 of the Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015 (Vic) and r 2.07(1) of the Supreme Court (Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings) Rules 2018(Vic)Where no defence filed despite order

Court Rulings Signal Rough Waters Ahead for Liquidated Firm and its Guarantors

2024-10-03 Hon. Justice ATTIWILL
Norton Rose FulbrightHicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • INTERESTClaim for interest calculated by reference to penalty interest ratesWhether ‘good cause’ shownDiscretion with respect to applicable interest rate

    Family Feud Erupts in Court: Trustee Removed and $300K Damages Awarded Amid Bitter Brothers’ Dispute over Property and Estate!

    2024-02-19 Hon. Justice O’MEARA
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • WILLSApplication for judicial advice on construction of willWhere deceased provided for alternate clauses in will depending on whether property as defined was owned by her at deathWhere property was a farm part of which had sold and to which a portion had been added by adverse possession after the will was executed and prior to death

    Farm Inheritance Battle: Judge Rules in Favor of Laird Sons Over Siblings in Will Dispute

    2024-02-14 Hon. Justice GORTON
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • TRUSTSWhere estates not distributed in accordance with terms of testators’ willsEstablishment of a discretionary family trustDeclaration that transfers of estate properties to family trust void

    Court Orders Complex Estate Distribution in Haliem Family Case: A Testament to Islamic Law Amid Legal Challenges

    2023-11-13 Hon. Justice MOORE
    Aitken PartnersHicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • WILLS AND ESTATESCourt authorisation for the making of a statutory willPropositus lacked testamentary capacityApplicant was the attorney for the propositus

    Court Denies Urgent Statutory Will for Dying Woman Amid Family Disputes and Concerns Over Husband's Capacity

    2023-08-10 Hon. Justice GRAY
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • FAMILY LAWPROPERTYRelationship of approximately six and a half yearsSignificant acrimony and mistrust between the parties

    Marriage Fallout: Court Rules 65% Property Split Favoring Husband Amid Spousal Maintenance Dispute

    2023-07-25 Hon. Justice KARI MELBOURNE

    根据这些命令,结算日期将从这些命令之日起计算35天。 在结算日期之前: 在这些命令发出之日起7天内,双方应采取一切必要行动,将前婚姻住所的销售收益(目前约为145,630美元)释放给妻子的律师信托账户。 在遵守这些命令的前提下,双方应保留各自的资产、资源和养老金权益,并独自擁有和控制。 双方应各自支付并完全全额赔偿对方的个别债务和责任。 尚未到达结算日期之前,丈夫应支付给妻子由于2020年3月6日的命令所欠的配偶赡养拖欠款项净额为5,400美元,以全额偿还。 其他命令:在结算日期之前,妻子应向丈夫支付B Valuers和M Pty Ltd在此诉讼中产生的专家费用的一半,丈夫有权从根据本命令2(a)向妻子支付的款项中扣除相同金额。 根据1975年《澳大利亚家庭法》第121条规定,除非在非常有限的情况下,发布涉及家庭法律诉讼的程序,并不得公开揭示相关人员、关联人员或证人的身份。 需要注意的是,根据澳大利亚1975年家庭法第121(9)(g)条的规定,法院已批准以匿名形式发布这个判决。

    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
    Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) ss 75, 79, 117.
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  • ESTOPPELProprietary estoppelRepresentations allegedly made by parents to one son that farm would pass to himWhether representations ambiguous

    Family Feuds over Harkaway: Court Dismisses Sons' Claims to Inheritance in Landmark Ruling

    2023-05-29 Hon. Justice BEACH
    Hicks Oakley Chessell WilliamsAndrews Legal Group Knox
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  • PRACTICE COURTFreezing orderApplication by First Defendant made in caveat removal proceedingFreezing order sought to restrain net proceeds of sale

    Family Feud Turns Legal: Freezing Order Denied in High-Stakes Property Battle

    2022-10-16 Hon. Justice FORBES
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • WILLSSupreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015 (Vic) r 54.02Construction of a willConditions of a clause of a will

    Court Ruling on Krasovec Will: Property Falls into Residue as Sons Clash Over Conditions

    2022-10-05 Hon. Justice BARRETT ASJ
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • CONSUMER CREDITCredit protectionWhether loan agreement unenforceable by reason of s 39 of Consumer Credit (Victoria) Act 1995Whether loan agreement a ‘credit contract’ for purposes of Act

    Court Battle Unfolds Over $8 Million Debt in Saafin Constructions Liquidation: Key Legal Rulings Impact Future of Melbourne Development

    2022-08-29 Hon. Justice MCLEISH
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • FAMILY LAWdefended threshold hearingleave to issue property proceedings after time limitdispute as to length of the relationship

    Court Grants Leave for De Facto Husband to Pursue Delayed Property Claims Amidst Lengthy Relationship Dispute

    2022-08-03 Hon. Justice O'SHANNESSY MELBOURNE

    根据1975年(澳大利亚联邦)家庭法案第44条第6款的规定,准予申请方与事实婚姻丈夫提出超时诉讼。 申请人于2022年3月9日提出的起诉申请将成为他寻求财产分割令的起诉申请。 被告于2022年4月6日提交的回应将成为她对申请人起诉申请的回应。 当事人和记录上的任何律师应遵循登记官召集会议与会方式的任何指示,包括亲自出席、通过Microsoft Teams或电话参加。 在开庭日期前至少14天,每一方必须:(a)确保依据《联邦巡回法院和澳大利亚家庭法院(家庭法)规则2021(澳大利亚)》第6章的要求已经完成交换文件;(b)确保已提交任何与诉讼相关的私人专家报告;(c)通过电子邮件向涉案管理人员(...@fcfcoa.gov.au)和对方提供一份单一的文件捆绑包,其中包括:(i)涉案方的机密案例概况(争议解决)(ii)被寻求订单的详细纪要;(iii)任何先前或当前家庭暴力令的详细信息;(iv)双方交换的与争议问题直接相关的任何文件的副本(并将相关部分突出显示);(v)任何财务资源的细节;(vi)任何财产估值或市场评估(其价值存在争议);(vii)适用的超级年金权益的报表和(如适用)估值;(viii)书面确认可能成为分割令对象的任何基金的受托人已获得程序公正。 如果达成和解,第7条的提及日期可以在调解会议上取消。 在调解会议之前,每位代表当事人的律师必须向其客户和其他当事人提供通知,指明该方是否收到了法律援助资金,并提供以下细节(如果没有):(a)当事方在诉讼中至今所发生的总费用和开支;(b)预计在剩下的每个阶段中将产生的预期费用;以及(c)最终听证会的预计持续时间和预期整个诉讼过程中的总费用和开支。 受影响的未代表当事方可以申请加入《共同家庭暴力和当事方质询计划》(“该计划”)以获得代表,但此类申请必须在最后听证会前至少12周提交。 根据1975年(澳大利亚联邦)家庭法案第121条,在非常有限的情况下,发布揭露个人、关联人或家庭法程序中的证人身份的诉讼是违法的。 值此注意,根据1975年(澳大利亚联邦)家庭法案第121(9)(g)条的规定,本法院已批准以化名Mendez & Navarro发布本判决。

    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
    Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) ss 44, 90SF, 90SM, 117
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  • COSTSIntestacyJudicial adviceWhether costs recoverable out of the estate

    Court Rules on Ownership Conflict: Fitzroy Property Dispute Resolved in Favor of Tenancy Rights

    2022-05-17 Hon. Justice GORTON
    Mills OakleyHicks Oakley Chessell WilliamsMazzeo Lawyers
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  • INTESTACYJudicial advicePropertyWhere deceased died intestate

    Heirs Battle Over Hidden Stakes in Fitzroy Property: Court Declares Joint Tenants as Tenants in Common

    2022-04-11 Hon. Justice GORTON
    Mills OakleyHicks Oakley Chessell WilliamsMazzeo Lawyers
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  • PRACTICE AND PROCEDUREApplication for summary dismissal on the basis the plaintiffs’ lack standing and procedural irregularityInterests of justice do not favour summary disposal of proceedingSupreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015 (Vic), r 22.16

    Family Feud Unfolds in High-Stakes Estate Battle: Allegations of Betrayal Surface Following Widow's Death

    2022-03-16 Hon. Justice IRVING ASJ
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • WILLS AND ESTATESInformal willApplication to admit informal will to probateWhere informal will executed prior to deceased’s hospital admission

    Will Controversy: Court Rejects Informal Testament Amid Family Feud Over Larcombe Estate

    2022-01-31 Hon. Justice MCMILLAN
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • MORTGAGESAssessment of interest that would have been paid by plaintiffs to substitute financier if tender had been accepted.DECLARATIONDeclaration sought by receivers about entitlement to indemnity

    Court Ruling Unravels Construction Dispute: Developer Wins Nominal Damages as Property Transfer Set Aside

    2021-09-26 Hon. Justice RIORDAN
    Holding Redlich - MelbourneHicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • PROPERTY LAWCAVEATSApplication for removal of a caveat lodged on title to landWhether caveators have established a prima facie case for an interest in the land arising under an implied, resulting of constructive trust

    Legal Battle Erupts Over North Melbourne Land: Caveat Controversy Unfolds in Court

    2020-11-16 Hon. Justice DERHAM
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • CORPORATIONSWhere leave was granted to shareholders of a company in liquidation to bring a proceeding in the name of the companyWhere leave was granted exercising the inherent jurisdiction of the CourtWhether error in the exercise of the discretion to grant leave

    Court Denies Appeal in Controversial Company Liquidation Case: El-Saafin Brothers to Pursue Claims Despite Challenges

    2020-10-11 Hon. Justice SIFRIS
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • WILLS AND ESTATESApplication by trustee for orders barring potential claimants from future claims against the estateNotice served by emailWhether notice properly served

    Family Feud Erupts Over Estate: Court Bars Claims Against Inherited Fortune

    2020-07-13 Hon. Justice MCMILLAN
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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  • CORPORATIONSApplication to bring proceedings on behalf of company in liquidationDerivative actionInherent jurisdiction

    Courts Grant Leave for Troubled Saafin Constructions to Pursue Damages Claim Amid Controversial Liquidation

    2020-05-13 Hon. Justice LYONS
    Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams
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