by ROBERT | Feb 5, 2025 | Evidence, Public administration
The Briginshaw v Briginshaw case (1938) 60 CLR 336 established fundamental principles regarding the standard of proof in civil cases in Australia. Core Principles: While the standard remains “on the balance of probabilities,” Justice Dixon articulated that...
by ROBERT | Jul 28, 2023 | Public administration
The plaintiffs were ratepayers who sued the Council to get refunds for invalid rates and charges levied over 6 years. The Council refunded some but not all of the amounts, arguing it had spent some of the money on works benefitting the plaintiffs’ land. The...
