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Palmer v Palmer and ors [2022] QSC 263

28-11-22 / Andrew O'Brien KC — Commercial Equity, Succession

Andrew O’Brien appeared for the applicant, instructed by Rouse Lawyers. The applicant, as trustee of a family testamentary trust, sought relief pursuant to s 96 of the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) for directions that he would be justified in entering into and proceeding with a settlement deed resolving a trust…

Merker & Ors v Merker & Anor [2021] QSC 285

9-11-21 / Sean Russell — Succession

A dispute over land pleaded to be held in trust. The plaintiffs submitted that the disputed land was held in constructive trust for each of the plaintiffs and their brother. The plaintiffs further submitted that it is unconscionable for the first defendant to retain the property due to a common…

Aronis v Aronis & ors [2019] QSC 292

29-11-19 / Stewart Webster KC — Succession

The applicant, who is the executor and primary beneficiary of the deceased estate of her mother, sought orders for the removal of one of a number of caveats lodged by her sister-in-law over each of the 7 properties comprising the deceased estate. The sister-in-law claims an interest as beneficiary under…

Spink v Russell [2019] QCA 107

31-5-19 / Pip Coore — Appellate, Succession

An appeal concerning loss or lack of capacity and statutory wills. Pip Coore (with C A Brewer) appeared for the respondent, instructed by Thynne & Macartney.

Johnson v George [2018] QSC 140

14-6-18 / Matthew Jones KC — Succession

Pro bono application for orders in relation to disputed burial of Aboriginal elder. Matthew Jones appeared unled for the applicant.