14-12-18 / Roger Traves KC, Stewart Webster — Appellate, Contract
This appeal related to a proceeding commenced by a major mining entity in relation to equipment located at the Port of Townsville. The question in the appeal was whether two chargees of the equipment (the appellants) were necessary parties to the proceeding at first instance. The appeal was dismissed. Roger…
6-7-18 / Roger Traves KC, Glenn Newton KC, Sean Russell — Appellate, Planning & Environment
Whether the holders of a rolling term lease for pastoral purposes under the Land Act 1994 are “owners” of the relevant land within the meaning of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. Roger Traves QC (with P Djohan) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Origin Lawyers. Glenn Newton QC and Sean Russell…
23-8-16 / Roger Traves KC, Anthony Messina — Appellate, Insurance
Whether the respondent must indemnify the appellant under an insurance policy for extensive damage to a mobile crane. Roger Traves QC and Anthony Messina appeared for the successful appellant.
7-6-16 / Roger Traves KC, Scott McLeod KC — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
A challenge to the power of the Crime and Corruption Commission to assume responsibility for an investigation of the appellant’s misconduct. Roger Traves QC appeared for the First Respondent. Scott McLeod appeared for the Second Respondent.
26-2-16 / Roger Traves KC, Anthony Messina — Insurance, Appellate
The case was an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court. It concerned the question of liability and quantum under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld). The principle issue surrounded the classification of the risk.
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