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If you’ve ever had a dispute with your neighbour, chances are that it was in relation a dividing fence. Dividing fence disputes are one of the most common civil law disputes and it is not uncommon for people to be involved in one or more of them in their lifetime. This article will outline what…

­­In Western Australia, how an offence is described in the statute affects whether the charge must be dealt with on indictment in the District or Supreme Court or as a summary offence in the Magistrates Court. West Australian legislation describes two types of offences: simple offences and crimes. There are also ‘either way’ offences contained…

Evidence is governed by various and complex rules to ensure that our courts and juries only rely on what is admissible evidence. ‘Admissible evidence’ is evidence that is capable of being received by a court or tribunal that goes towards proving a fact in issue.  To be admissible, evidence must be relevant and lawfully obtained.…

Costs, particularly legal costs, should be an important commercial issue that parties should take into account at all stages of a dispute or court proceeding. This is because costs can often amount to a significant portion of a party’s claim. In some cases, particularly in matters that arise in the lower courts, costs may even…