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The importance of a Form 1 – Vendor’s Statement when selling residential property in SA
August 26, 2022
In South Australia, it is a statutory requirement under section 7 of the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 (SA) (the Act) for a residential property seller to provide a Form 1 - Vendor’s Statement to the prospective purchaser. The Form 1 can be served on the purchaser either before or after the […]
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Mediation is an effective option for resolving disputes
August 3, 2022
To resolve a dispute, the parties involved may reach an impasse and turn to the legal system for help. Accordingly, many people believe the only lawyers​ option to resolving a dispute is to initiate a lawsuit. However, there are other avenues, which lawyers have a professional obligation to offer clients, that may lead to an […]
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How to leave a charitable gift in your Will
July 21, 2022
For many of us, contributing to a charity of choice provides a meaningful and compassionate way to make a difference to a cause that is close to our heart. One way to do this is to make a bequest in our Will, for a portion of our estate assets to be given to one or […]
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When drafting your Will, remember to give consideration to your digital assets
May 23, 2022
Digital assets are an established and growing part of modern life. Therefore, it is important to consider what happens to your digital footprint upon death or incapacity – especially if they hold monetary or sentimental value. Examples of digital assets include: Digital book and music libraries; Intellectual property rights; Online banking and e-commerce accounts, and […]
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The use of colloquial Aussie language could constitute threatening behaviour
May 13, 2022
An Adelaide man recently lost a Supreme Court appeal against an Intervention Order placed upon him by the District Court of South Australia. The Intervention Order came about after the gentleman sent his former lawyer a series of threatening emails and letters peppered with Aussie colloquialisms that were taken as direct threats. In one such […]
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Compensation claims relating to cyclists injured or killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident
April 21, 2022
Despite changes to South Australia’s road rules in 2015 to make bicycle riding safer, cyclist injuries and deaths continue to rise. According to 2021 SAPOL data, there were 5 fatalities and a further 101 serious injuries, caused by accidents involving cyclists and motorists on SA roads. These statistics represent significant increases over the previous year. […]
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