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What is an Affidavit?
An affidavit is simply a written statement where the contents are sworn or affirmed to be true. Affidavits are a form of evidence. The benefit of presenting evidence in thisRead More
What is a Default Judgment?
A plaintiff may seek to have a default judgment if their defendant has proven unresponsive. This is because default judgments are judgments made against the defendant by the court uponRead More
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) encompasses the following processes of resolving conflict in the workplace; mediation, arbitration and expert determination. ADR offers time and cost-efficient processes and can resolve disputes withoutRead More
What is a Letter of Demand?
A letter of demand is a formal request by one party to another, demanding that something be repaid, or performed. This letter generally demands the repayment of a debt. However,Read More
What is Legal Professional Privilege?
Legal professional privilege (‘the privilege’) protects the confidentiality of communication between a lawyer and his or her clients from subsequent disclosure. What is the Scope of Legal Professional Privilege? Firstly,Read More
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration involves the appointment of an independent adjudicator who makes binding decisions in relation to workplace disputes. Arbitration is a form of an alternative dispute resolution, along with mediation andRead More
What are the different Australian courts?
The court system can be very confusing for people who are unfamiliar with it. This article spells out the court hierarchy and the kinds of matters which are dealt withRead More
