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Demerit points can lead to a loss of licence, but there may be options to keep drivers on the road
In South Australia, drivers start with zero demerit points. If you gain more demerit points than your licence conditions allow, then you will likely lose your licence by way of disqualification. You can check the status of your driver’s licence on your mySA GOV...
The key differences between the types of property titles in South Australia explained
When buying a property in South Australia, you will need to take into consideration the type of title the property is – a title being a right of ownership of land. The three most common titles are Torrens, Strata and Community Titles, and they will each impact...
Tougher penalties for breaches of intervention orders to come into effect
The Statutes Amendment (Intervention Orders and Penalties) Bill 2021 has passed both Houses of SA Parliament and awaits assent to become law. The changes to come into effect can be described in three broad categories: The penalties for contravening an IO will be...
SA’s inheritance laws are under review. Here are the key considerations.
Sweeping reforms to South Australia’s succession laws are soon to be debated in parliament. If the Succession Bill 2021 (the Bill) is passed, it will consolidate and amend existing laws relating to Wills, probate and administration, the administration of deceased...
Covid-19 lockdowns give rise to commercial leasing disputes
Legislation introduced by the South Australian government in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, (namely, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 and COVID-19 Emergency Response (Commercial Leases No 2) Regulations 2020), provided special protections...
Updated dangerous and reckless driving laws now attract heavier penalties.
Latest SA Police figures reveal that a quarter of road fatalities recorded so far this year can be attributed to dangerous driving. Examples of this type of behaviour include: distracted drivers; excessive speeding; doing burnouts; street racing; deliberately or...
In a dispute over a breach of contract? Here are your options.
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that sets out the obligations and expectations of the relationship or transaction. Most commercial and consumer dealings are regulated by a contractual agreement. There are three basic elements to a...
How to avoid problems with Executors in the administration of deceased estates
An Executor is the person who administers your estate and ensures that your wishes are upheld after your death. Duties include the collection of the deceased’s assets, payment of outstanding debts, management of the deceased’s tax affairs and distribution of the...
EXCITING NEWS! – Our Gawler office has a new home
Scammell & Co is delighted to announce the relocation of our GAWLER office. . As of Monday the 19th of July, you will find us at: . 27 Adelaide Road (corner of Sixth street), Gawler South. . Open 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday . T: (08) 8522 7160 E:...
A Family Provision Claim may resolve a dispute over a Will or deceased estate
Shock, hurt and anger are some of the emotions that may be felt by someone whose only remaining parent recently died, and the child of the deceased learns that they have been deliberately left out of their parent's Will. If this happens, there may be a course of...
Getting a fair trial in criminal law proceedings is a fundamental right under Australia’s common law system
In Australia, the right to a fair and public criminal trial is a guaranteed right to all parties. Fair trial and fair hearing rights include: That all persons are equal before courts; and The right to a fair and public hearing before a competent, independent, and...
Wanting to make an injury compensation claim? Scammell & Co offers “No Win – No Fee” arrangements. Here’s how it works.
No Win – No Fee arrangements are offered by lawyers as a legitimate and commonplace means for clients to access justice, particularly in cases where the insurer’s immediate response is to reject the claim. No Win – No Fee arrangements are most common in litigation...