1-4-20 / Rob Anderson KC, Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Sophie Gibson — Building & Construction, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests
The Paradise Dam Commission of Inquiry was established to examine the root cause of structural and stability issues identified with the Paradise Dam near Bundaberg. Its focus was to determine if, and to what extent, the governance, processes and systems involved in the design, construction or commissioning of the Paradise…
10-2-20 / Sophie Gibson — Contract
Sophie Gibson (with G Forde) appeared on behalf of the Applicant, instructed by Mullins Lawyers.
17-12-19 / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Anthony Messina, Sophie Gibson — Contract
Well outside the statutory limitation period, a mortgagee brought a claim for payment of principal and interest owing under a registered mortgage, and an order for possession of the land which secured the obligation to pay. In defence of the claim, the mortgagor pleaded a limitations defence. In reply, the…
22-11-19 / Sophie Gibson — Contract
This proceeding was an appeal of a judgement compelling the appellant to indemnify the respondent under contracts of insurance. The appellant contended that the trial judge erred in properly construing the contract between the parties. The Court unanimously held that the appellant failed to establish any ground of appeal to…
18-9-19 / Sophie Gibson — Building & Construction, Contract
The applicant owned and operated a resort and spa and entered into a contract with the respondent to carry out building works for the refurbishment and upgrade of the resort in consideration of payment of a lump sum. Practical completion under contract had been reached and a bank guarantee that…
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