Facts of Merl v Merl: This dispute concerns a claim for possession of a property (“the Property”) co-owned by the plaintiff and her husband as joint tenants. Their daughter brought …
Lynette’s Law: ‘Grossly Offensive Behaviour’ to be criminalised in Victoria
On 21 June 2022, in the State Parliament of Victoria, a draft bill was introduced aimed at punishing individuals who are found to commit acts of ‘Grossly offensive behaviour’. Known …
Adverse possession in New South Wales: McFarland v Gertos [2018] NSWSC 1629
What is adverse possession (or “squatters’ rights”)? In New South Wales it is possible to ascertain land ownership by way of ‘adverse possession’. Adverse possession, commonly referred to as ‘squatters …