Author: quirky-curran

Execution of Contracts (including Contracts for Sale of Land & Leases) by Companies & Pitfalls to be Aware of.

26 Feb Execution of Contracts (including Contracts for Sale of Land & Leases) by Companies & Pitfalls to be Aware of.

Posted at 10:32h in Commercial & Property Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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A South Australian case has highlighted issues which can arise if a contract has not been correctly signed. It raised the question of whether a director who purported to sign a contract on behalf of a purchaser company can be personally liable for damages to...

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Vendors Bidding at Auction

25 Feb Vendors Bidding at Auction

Posted at 11:44h in Conveyancing, Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Over time we have been queried by Agents in respect of when can a Vendor/s bid at an auction? There are two instances when a Vendor can bid at an auction. These are set out below: Vendor Bid A Vendor has a mandatory 'Vendor bid' available to be...

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How poor Estate Planning can increase the risk of a challenge to your Will

12 Feb How poor Estate Planning can increase the risk of a challenge to your Will

Posted at 10:57h in Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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It is common for people who control valuable business or tax structures and entities outside of their estate to make provision for their family through those entities when they die, as opposed to leaving gifts to them in their Will. A recent Queensland case highlighted where,...

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Joint Tenants v Tenants in Common

05 Feb Joint Tenants v Tenants in Common

Posted at 11:50h in Conveyancing by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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When purchasers enter into a contract to purchase a property and there are two or more of them (including two or more companies), they need to decide how the property is to be held. They have two options. These are to purchase as Joint Tenants or...

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Solari & Stock Newsletter – November 2014

01 Jan Solari & Stock Newsletter – November 2014

Posted at 11:11h in Commercial & Property Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Estates by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Read the Solari & Stock Newsletter - November 2014 here. Want to subscribe to our Newsletter? Email us today!...

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Christmas is fast approaching!

17 Nov Christmas is fast approaching!

Posted at 14:30h in Conveyancing by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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As Brokers/Financiers, you probably don't need, or want, to be reminded that we are roughly 35 days away from that wonderful time of year when Lawyers go on holidays and leave the world at peace. With this in mind you will need to be vigilante when...

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Companies signing contracts where formalities can not be followed

13 Nov Companies signing contracts where formalities can not be followed

Posted at 15:06h in Commercial & Property Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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In some commercial dealings, having two directors sign a document or asking for a copy of a board resolution in order to verify that a representative is authorised to bind the company is not always practical or possible. In some circumstances you may be able to...

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Are casual employees eligible for paid maternity or paternity leave?

01 Oct Are casual employees eligible for paid maternity or paternity leave?

Posted at 23:18h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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Casual employees often miss out on some of the benefits that part-time and full-time employees enjoy, and concerns can arise especially when the employee is about to become a parent. Some casual employees may wonder if not only are they entitled to maternity or paternity...

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The laws in relation to child abuse

01 Sep The laws in relation to child abuse

Posted at 23:16h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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There are some crimes that are considered more abhorrent when compared to others, and any offence involving child abuse is deemed to be particularly heinous. Under the Family Law Act (the Act) child abuse can include any physical or sexual assault against a child, or...

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Children and post separation arrangements: How does the law operate?

01 Aug Children and post separation arrangements: How does the law operate?

Posted at 23:16h in Family Law by quirky-curran 0 Comments

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When a relationship has come to an end and there are children involved, there are a number of issues that parents must deal with, and one of the primary matters that must be addressed, is post separation parenting arrangements. There is no hard and fast...

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