Summary Judgment in Debt Recovery Queensland
What Is Summary Judgment? Summary judgment in debt recovery can provide an earlier pathway to judgment where the debtor has no real prospect of successfully defending all or part of the claim, and there is no need for a trial of that claim or part. It is not available simply because money is owed. The […]
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Default Judgment Where No Defence Has Been Filed
Can I Obtain Default Judgment if the Debtor Does Not File a Defence? Not every debt recovery proceeding in Queensland proceeds to a contested hearing or trial. Where a defendant has been properly served with a claim and fails to file a Notice of Intention to Defend and defence within the time required by the […]
How to Protect Personal Assets Before Business Failure
How to Protect Personal Assets Before Business Failure Many directors and business owners assume that operating through a company fully protects their personal assets from business debts. That assumption can prove costly when a personal guarantee has been signed. A personal guarantee may allow a creditor to pursue the guarantor personally if the business defaults […]
Can I Run a Business While Bankrupt?
Can I Run a Business While Bankrupt? Yes, you can generally run a business while bankrupt in Australia, but significant restrictions apply. Bankruptcy does not automatically prevent a person from earning income, operating as a sole trader, or continuing to work in their chosen industry. However, many business owners underestimate the legal consequences that accompany […]
Mortgage Sale Debt and Liability After Repossession
Can a Bank Sell Your House Without Going to Court? In Australia, a bank can often sell mortgaged property without obtaining a separate court order authorising the sale itself, provided the mortgage, legislation, and enforcement process permit the valid exercise of a power of sale. The more important issue in practice is usually not whether […]
Refusing to Pay an Invoice: When a Dispute Justifies Non-Payment
Refusing to Pay an Invoice in Queensland: Legal Overview In Queensland, a person is not automatically entitled to refuse to pay an invoice simply because they dispute it. The law does not recognise a general right to withhold payment based on dissatisfaction alone, and refusing to pay an invoice without a valid legal basis can […]
Early Signs of Insolvency: What Directors Must Watch For
Early Signs of Insolvency: What Directors Must Watch For Early signs of insolvency are vital to understand! Directors rarely face insolvency as a single, obvious event. It develops through early warning signs such as cash flow pressure, creditor demands and deteriorating financial controls. Under Australian law, the risk may arise well before liquidation, including when […]
Corporations Dispute Lawyer
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Debt Recovery Lawyers
Debt Recovery Lawyers in Qld Our debt recovery lawyers are adept in business-related and debt-related disputes, enforcement of money orders, and insolvency. We diligently strive to recover your outstanding debts. Free 30-minute consultation Your details are 100% confidential. Debt recovery Lawyers in queensland Why Stonegate Legal To Recover Your Debts? Stonegate Legal are an experienced […]
False Sexual Assault Defamation Lawyers
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Commercial Lease Disputes
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QCAT Building Disputes in Queensland – Complete Guide
QCAT Building Disputes in Queensland QCAT building disputes in the building and construction industry are more common than most people think. Whether it’s a homeowner dealing with unfinished renovations, a subcontractor chasing unpaid invoices, or a builder accused of defective work, these issues can quickly become stressful, expensive, and disruptive. Fortunately, Queensland offers a unique […]
