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Dixon, Nadeen v Dixon, Herman

Matrimonial Property – Division of matrimonial properties – Parties registered as joint tenants of properties – Properties acquired during the marriage – Whether one property is the family home – Variation of the equal share rule – Whether parties entitled to equal share of the beneficial interest in the other property – Property (Rights of Spouses) Act sections 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15

Adams, Orlando v Desnoes & Geddes Limited (Trading as Red Stripe)

Negligence - Employer’s liability - Occupiers Liability - Duty of care - Whether Employer provided a Safe system of work - Whether defendant liable for claimant’s medical diagnosis - Occupier’s liability - Whether premises were reasonably safe for the purpose for which the claimant was permitted to be there - Breach of contract - Whether the defendant provided adequate plant and equipment necessary for the safety of the claimant.

Hyatt, Wilfred v Hyatt, Linda

Real Property - Application for entitlement to property - Property Rights of Spouses Act - Whether property is the family home for the purposes of the act - What is the proper trigger for an application under the Act - Whether preconditions for application have been satisfied - Limitation of Actions Act sections 3, 14 and 30 - Whether co-owner has been dispossessed.

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