Nurisvan Investments Ltd v Anyoption Holdings [2017] VSCA 141 considered whether a document purportedly executed as a deed can be capable of being enforced as a simple contract in circumstances…
IN SHORT: YES (WITH SOME CAVEATS BELOW)The High Court has confirmed that where a deed was held to be invalid (e.g. because it was not signed/sealed in the presence of…
How does a court deal with those who require assistance to take (or defend) a claim can present difficulties for clients and lawyers alike. These include children and “protected parties”…
Inheritance and Divorce Are you worried that an inheritance you received will be taken into account in your financial settlement? Each divorce is decided on a case-by-case basis with the…
Inheritance and DivorceAre you worried that an inheritance you received will be taken into account in your financial settlement?Look at this example: a wife inherited a property, and the couple…
The general rule in England and Wales is that costs follow the event. This is where the loser is to pay the costs of the winner. However, this principle does not…