Carbone v Fowler Homes Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 192
The NSW Court of Appeal has delivered a key judgment with significant implications for builders and contract drafters. In Carbone v Fowler Homes Pty Ltd, the Court confirmed that a nominal liquidated damages clause (e.g. $1/day) does not prevent owners from seeking general damages for construction delays.
Estate of Jakov Pavic [2024] ACTSC 414
After nearly four decades, the ACT Supreme Court has handed down a significant ruling in the Estate of Jakov Pavic, extending the forfeiture rule to include manslaughter for the first time in the Territory’s history. Lexmerca Lawyers acted for the estate administrator and were instrumental in navigating complex legal and investigative challenges, ultimately ensuring that justice and legislative intent were upheld.
Grandchildren as FPA Applicants – What Is the Current Status?
As family dynamics become more complex, so too does the law surrounding inheritance and family provision claims. In this insightful article for LexisNexis, David Toole, Special Counsel, explores the evolving legal position of grandchildren as Family Provision Applicants (FPA) across Australian jurisdictions.