A bit of VCAT's jurisdiction is restored

November 16, 2023 by JW in Civil litigation, Civil Procedure, Contribution, Procedure, VCAT

Some of the recent uncertainty regarding VCAT’s jurisdiction has resolved with the passing of the Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (Vic) (JLAA) on 10 July 2023. Here’s what you need to know regarding limitations, contribution claims, and jurisdiction.

Third party proceedings

January 15, 2019 by JW in Indemnity, Contribution, Commercial Court, Third party procedure, Order 11, Delay

The third-party procedure enables liability between plaintiff and defendant, and defendant and third party to be determined concurrently, in the same proceeding. There can be no judgment against the third party until the court gives judgment against the defendant. There must be a nexus between all claims.