The Society of Construction Law Australia Newsletter has just been published, which includes photos from SoCLA Christmas parties around the country.
Maybe I am imagining it, but I reckon the South Australian one looks the most fun?
In a decision handed down on 19 December 2013, the Adelaide Magistrates’ Court has accepted my argument that Cant v Casella governs the position in SA i.e. a builder without a requisite building licence cannot make a valid claim under the security of payment legislation. On inter alia this ground, a default judgment was set aside.
The decision also makes the point that, Continue reading