Setting Aside A Default Judgment

  Missed Your Defence? Setting Aside Default Judgment in Queensland Being served with court proceedings can be stressful. Unfortunately, one of the biggest mistakes people make is doing nothing. Whether through oversight, misunderstanding or believing the dispute will simply go away, failing to file a defence within the time required by the Uniform Civil Procedure […]

What Happens If You Ignore Court Dcouments

What Happens If You Ignore Court Documents In QLD? Being served with court documents is not something that should ever be ignored. Whether you have received a Claim and Statement of Claim, an Originating Application, a court order, a subpoena, an enforcement hearing summons or an insolvency notice, failing to act can have serious consequences. […]

Security For Costs in Commercial Litigation – Timing Is About More Than Acting Quickly

Why Burleigh Connect One Pty Ltd v 6E1 Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 170 demonstrates the importance of choosing the right procedural moment to seek security for costs Author – Dane Thornburgh – Senior Associate Quinn Law Group Most commercial litigators appreciate that delaying an application for security for costs can carry significant risks. […]

I Have Been Served With a Court Claim? What Should I Do?

If you have been served with a court claim (often called a Statement of Claim), the most critical thing to do is act immediately. You typically have only 28 days from the date you were served to file a formal response with the court. https://danethornburgh.com.au/commercial-litigation/ Most importantly, don’t panic. Read the documents carefully: Identify the […]