Vexatious proceedings

  • Is it a debt – legal test and creditors’ statutory demands

    Is it a debt – legal test and creditors’ statutory demands

    This article examines a Court decision that could have a significant impact on creditors making statutory demands. Learn more about the case of Matrix Group Co Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1042, and the implications for creditors, as well as relevant legislation and case law.

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  • Costs in unfair dismissal applications – part 4

    Costs in unfair dismissal applications – part 4

    This article examines the rare but possible situation in which an employee could be liable to pay the employer’s costs in an Application under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Find out more about this situation and the case of Ewan Chapman v Ignis Labs Pty Ltd t/a Ignis Labs [2021] FWCFB 932.

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  • Costs in unfair dismissal applications – part 2

    Costs in unfair dismissal applications – part 2

    The case of Clair Petersen v Kizuri Capital Pty Ltd, Maycorp Pty Ltd and Cricklewood Capital Pty Ltd T/A Allpet Products [2021] FWC 526 highlights the importance of parties engaging meaningfully and reasonably throughout the unfair dismissal process. A costs order was made against an employer who ignored settlement offers, demonstrating that such behaviour can…

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  • What is a strike out application?

    What is a strike out application?

    Find out how striking out pleadings can affect litigious matters in Queensland with this article from Dundas Lawyers. Discover the requirements and implications of this process.

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  • Indemnity costs in legal proceedings

    Indemnity costs in legal proceedings

    This article provides an overview of costs orders in Queensland, exploring the difference between standard and indemnity costs, and when the Court may award indemnity costs.

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