Stonegate Legal https://stonegatelegal.com.au/ Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Queensland Mon, 11 May 2026 06:11:55 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Stonegate-logo-only-small-32x32.jpg Stonegate Legal https://stonegatelegal.com.au/ 32 32 Interrogatories in Queensland Civil Litigation https://stonegatelegal.com.au/interrogatories-in-queensland-civil-litigation/ Thu, 07 May 2026 07:04:16 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22475 Interrogatories in Queensland Civil Litigation Interrogatories are a formal procedural mechanism in Queensland civil litigation that allow one party to require another party to answer written questions on oath about matters in dispute. They are used to obtain information, clarify positions, and in some cases secure admissions that may narrow the issues for trial. Interrogatories […]

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]]> Terminating a Contract Legally: When Can You Walk Away in Queensland? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/terminating-a-contract-legally-in-queensland/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:51:06 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22460 Terminating a Contract Legally in Queensland Terminating a contract legally and walking away is not simply a commercial decision. It is a legal step that must meet defined thresholds under Australian law. A party can only terminate where a recognised legal basis exists. There are three primary pathways. The first is an express contractual right. […]

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]]> Challenging a Mortgage Default Notice in Queensland https://stonegatelegal.com.au/challenging-a-mortgage-default-notice-in-queensland/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:22:55 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22445 Mortgage Default Notice in Queensland A mortgage default notice is not just a warning — it is a legally required gateway to enforcement that must comply with the applicable statutory framework and the broader legal principles governing mortgage enforcement. In Queensland, borrowers may challenge a notice where it is unclear, incorrect, improperly served, or relied […]

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]]> Early Signs of Insolvency: What Directors Must Watch For https://stonegatelegal.com.au/early-signs-of-insolvency-what-directors-must-watch-for/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:40:28 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22437 Early Signs of Insolvency: What Directors Must Watch For Early signs of insolvency are vital to understand!  Directors rarely face insolvency as a single, obvious event. It develops through early warning signs such as cash flow pressure, creditor demands and deteriorating financial controls. Under Australian law, the risk may arise well before liquidation, including when […]

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]]> Make Good Obligations in Commercial Leases https://stonegatelegal.com.au/make-good-obligations-in-commercial-leases/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:17:59 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22417 Make Good Obligations in Commercial Leases Make good obligations are primarily contractual but subject to statutory terms in Queensland There is no standard meaning — the lease wording is critical Reinstatement obligations can be extensive and costly Courts will enforce clear drafting, even where outcomes are commercially harsh Early planning and proper documentation significantly reduce […]

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]]> What Is Non-Party Disclosure in Queensland? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/what-is-non-party-disclosure-in-queensland/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:55:47 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22406 Non-Party Disclosure in Queensland? Non-party disclosure in Queensland is a civil procedure that allows a party to a proceeding to require a non-party to produce a document, provided the statutory requirements are met. Under r 242 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld), the document must be directly relevant to an allegation in issue […]

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]]> Can a Builder Stop Work for Non Payment in Queensland? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/can-a-builder-stop-work-for-non-payment-in-queensland/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:02:17 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22389 When Can a Builder Stop Work for Non-Payment? A builder may stop work for non-payment in Queensland, but only where there is a lawful basis to do so. That lawful basis will typically arise from either the terms of the construction contract or statutory rights under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 […]

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]]> Can a Director Be Personally Liable for Company Debts? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/can-a-director-be-personally-liable-for-company-debts/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:52:43 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22380 Can a Director Be Personally Liable for Company Debts? The analysis of whether a director can be personally liable for company debts in Australia must begin with the foundational principle that a company is a separate legal entity distinct from its directors and shareholders. This principle underpins the entire structure of corporate law and explains […]

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]]> Missed Mortgage Payments in QLD: What Happens Next? https://stonegatelegal.com.au/missed-mortgage-payments-in-qld-what-happens-next/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:43:01 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22370 Missed Mortgage Payments in Queensland Missed mortgage payments in Queensland do not give rise to immediate repossession or loss of property but instead trigger a structured legal and contractual process that unfolds over time. Repossession is governed by a combination of contractual rights, statutory protections, and well-established principles of mortgage law, which together determine when […]

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]]> Subcontractor Payment Rights – Complete Guide https://stonegatelegal.com.au/subcontractor-payment-rights-complete-guide/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:07:12 +0000 https://stonegatelegal.com.au/?p=22253 Subcontractor Payment Rights in Queensland Regarding subcontractors payment rights, payment disputes remain one of the most persistent and commercially damaging issues in the building and construction industry. Subcontractors often sit at the most vulnerable point in the contractual chain, required to perform work upfront while relying on upstream parties to pass payments down. Recognising this […]

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