We are pleased to announce James Blaxland as a new Principal of Ticli Blaxland Lawyers, joining existing Principal, Manny Wood. James is honoured to continue the work of such a respected firm that is renowned for the exceptional legal services it has provided to the Coffs Harbour area for almost 80 years. […]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 24 August 2019. In 1979, Lisa was ten years old when she fell victim to sexual abuse perpetrated by her uncle. Unbeknownst to anyone, Lisa endured the abuse for over five years before relocating to another state with her family. Unfortunately, Lisa’s trauma was so severe that she underwent years of counselling. It was not until 2016 that she confided in a friend about her past trauma and found the courage to report her uncle to police, who eventually charged him with several counts of child sexual abuse. Lisa’s uncle died in May 2016 before the criminal [...]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 17 August 2019. Robert married his second wife, Christine, several years ago. He makes a will leaving the whole of his estate to Christine. Five years later, Robert’s relationship with Christine breaks-down and they divide their assets. They agree to sell their jointly owned home and to distribute the proceeds of sale equally. A buyer is found and contracts for the sale of the land are exchanged. Robert tells his two children to a previous relationship, that he is making a new will and that they will receive the whole of his estate. […]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 10 August 2019. Harry purchases a half-interest in a farming property from his father in 1975 for $25,000. Harry meets Sally in 1990 and they have three children together. Harry is the primary breadwinner and Sally fulfils the role of homemaker. In 2010, the farm is rezoned for residential use which substantially increases its value. Unfortunately, in 2015, Harry and Sally separate. In 2017, Harry sells the farm for $10 million. […]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 3 August 2019. Jason is a self-employed brick cleaner. He owns a ute and all the tools required to complete his work, including a generator needed to power the hose for spraying bricks with hydrochloric acid. While lifting the generator into his ute, Jason injures his lumbar spine and requires physiotherapy for twelve months. He initially ceases work but slowly returns over the twelve-month period. Six weeks after Jason returns to full-time work, he is contracted by Gary on the construction of a two-storey house. While working on scaffolding in the early morning, Jason loses his balance [...]
Motor vehicle accidents can be distressing for all parties involved, particularly passengers who through no fault of their own, fall victim to the negligent driving of others. Passengers who have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident are entitled to make a claim for statutory benefits and in some circumstances, a claim for common law damages under the NSW compulsory third party compensation scheme. […]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 27 July 2019. Allan attended his General Practitioner complaining of a painful, darkly pigmented lesion on the sole of his right foot. The doctor diagnosed the lesion as a plantar wart and administered cryotherapy. Over the next two years, Allan was treated for a plantar wart by several doctors, before a biopsy revealed the lesion was in fact a malignant melanoma. Distressed about the news, Allan underwent urgent removal of the lesion. Unfortunately however, the melanoma had metastasised by this stage and Allan was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. […]
Whenever you purchase goods or services as a consumer, there are built-in guarantees designed to protect you. These guarantees apply regardless of any written contract or terms and conditions applying to the transaction. A person, or a business, will be considered a consumer if: […]
Executors can apply to the Supreme Court for a payment for their “pains and troubles”. This payment is called commission. Commission is awarded at the discretion of the Court and based on the complexity of the estate and the value of the assets. Commission is normally around 2% of capital realized. […]
Hypotheticals by Manny Wood Published in the Coffs Coast Advocate on 20 July 2019. Jenny commences civil action against her uncle, seeking damages for alleged sexual assaults that occurred when she was 12 years old, some 40 years ago. Jenny is now able to make a claim for compensation due to amendments to the Limitation Act in 2016, that allow an action to be “brought at any time”. Jenny’s uncle makes an application to the Court, seeking that proceedings be permanently “stayed” on the basis that he has now developed advanced dementia and is unable to participate in the proceedings. His solicitor claims that a fair trial is [...]