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High Court asked to overturn domestic building insurance ruling
High Court 2026-04-29 11:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh
The High Court has been asked to overturn a ruling from the Victorian Court of Appeal that found domestic building insurance policies do not respond to when a defect arises, but rather to when loss or damage is suffered.
Silk fights default judgment in client’s negligence case
Business of Law 2026-03-31 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation. 
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New owner must prove loss under Victoria’s domestic building law: court
Appeals 2026-03-16 11:22 pm By Andy Sidler Melbourne
An appeals court ruling has confirmed that non-contracting owners must prove their own loss to claim defect damages under warranties in the Domestic Building Contracts Act.