ByLawyers News and Updates

Vendor statement now automated in By Lawyers Contract – VIC

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Vendor statement now automated!

We are excited to announce that the By Lawyers Contract of sale of land (VIC), which makes things easier by incorporating the vendor statement, has now been updated to include intuitive automation, to assist users when they are creating the vendor statement.

Upon opening the precedent document, the user is prompted to make a series of elections by the use of check boxes – and text boxes are also included where a description is required.

Users simply select and input the relevant information to be included, which is then automatically generated in the document, showing only relevant disclosure information.

This process reduces the time required to complete a vendor statement, reduces the risk of a disclosure being defective due to error and results in a statement that is much more readable.

Just another way that By Lawyers is making the practice of law a little more enjoyable.

 

Conveyancing – Conveyancers’ Costs Disclosure precedents

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By Lawyers are pleased to announce the addition of Conveyancers’ Costs Disclosure precedents for NSW, VIC, NT, SA and TAS.

These precedents comply with the relevant legislation governing the costs and dispute resolution disclosure requirements for licensed conveyancers.

The Conveyancers Costs Disclosure precedents are now included in the following By Lawyers Guides:

  • Sale of real property
  • Purchase of real property
  • Mortgages
  • Leases

These are important precedents for all licensed conveyancers – if the necessary disclosure is not given before or at the time of the retainer, a client is not required to pay the conveyancer’s costs!

VIC – County Court – Author Review

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The By Lawyers author of Victorian Civil Litigation and Injuries, Nawaar Hassan, Barrister, has reviewed the County Court publication including commentary, matter plans and precedents. Various enhancements have been made, including expansion and clarification of commentary relating to:

  • Directions hearings, administrative mentions and the civil directions group;
  • Offers of compromise and Calderbank offers;
  • Dealing with self-represented litigants;
  • New efiling procedures and requirements;
  • Commencing proceedings and claiming interest;
  • Counterclaims by the defendant and claims for contribution or indemnity;
  • Subpoenas and notices to produce;
  • Retaining an expert.

Precedent letters instructing expert witnesses have also been updated.

VIC – Estates – Electronic lodgement of all survivorship applications, transmission applications and standalone transfers

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From 1 March 2018 all survivorship applications, transmission applications and standalone transfers must be lodged electronically.

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