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Topical Issues and Decisions

Topic Date
There Must be a Clear and Unambiguous Statement to Found an Estoppel by Representation November 2009
Assessing Damages in Catastrophic Personal Injury Claims June 2009
Factual Causation – What Evidence is Enough January 2009
Negligence – Recreational Activity December 2008
What Duty of Care Applies to Occupiers in “Slipping Cases” in Retail Premises? November 2008
Occupiers Liability October 2008
Policy Construction – Employee or Independent Contractor Legal Costs Benefit Clause September 2008
Recovery of Pre-Action Interest (Interest as Damages) March 2008
Obvious Risk and Standard of Care December 2006
High Court Discusses the Duty of Care of Suppliers of Alcohol to Intoxicated Patrons July 2004
The Proper Test for Determining Negligence on the Road – Do Not Speculate December 2003
Fraud in the Making of a Claim  
How Far Does a Defendant’s Duty of Care Extend?  
Landlords Duty of Care to Occupiers of Premises to Visitors?  
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