by Paul Cutler | Mar 4, 2011 | Uncategorised
If you want to learn how to turn a $50 problem into a $50,000 problem have a look at the judgment of Foster J who, in hearing Mr Croker’s application to set aside a bankruptcy notice (see Croker v Commonwealth of Australia [2010] FCA 1031) summarised this sad...
by Paul Cutler | Feb 4, 2011 | Uncategorised
Many of us make resolutions in the New Year for losing weight or doing more exercise. Judging from his comments in Trevali Pty Ltd (t/as Campbelltown Roller Rink) v Haddad (1989) Aust Torts Reports ¶80-286 this is not something that has ever troubled Meagher JA:...
by Paul Cutler | Dec 17, 2010 | Uncategorised
In the best tradition of finding something interesting when looking for something else, I came across NSW Road Rule 291-3. This rule is not in the national road rules and I have been unable to trace when (or why) it came into force in NSW: NSW rule: splashing mud on...
by Paul Cutler | Nov 22, 2010 | Uncategorised
Many readers of this blog will know Bernie Coles QC – he probably doesn’t rate his junior brief in DCT v Chamberlain [1990] FCA 71 as a career highlight as the following extract from the judgment shows: 12. At the commencement of the hearing on 1...
by Paul Cutler | Oct 22, 2010 | Uncategorised
In Pethers v Minister for Agriculture, Pembroke J was faced with a summary dismissal application by the Minister – the Plaintiff was self represented and the judgment began: “HIS HONOUR: The plaintiff is a grazier who conducts a grazing business in...
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