In Queensland, Enduring Powers of Attorney documents are key documents in the estate and future planning process and therefore it is important that those who create the document, or are given responsibilities and powers pursuant to the documents, fully understand them.
One of the most frequent points of confusion for businesses when they are reviewing and considering contracts is the ‘indemnity’ and ‘liability’ clauses of the contract.
Personal injury claims for nervous shock require clear proof of psychiatric injury linked to someone else’s negligence. This court decision highlights how strictly the law views reasonable foreseeability and duty of care in these matters.