The Latest Breaking News from County Court

Melbourne homeowner faces $176,297 insurance battle over hidden water damage after purchase

A dwelling completed in Caulfield South on 18 November 2014 later became the subject of a $176,297.76 County Court award. Mr Fall-Armytage became the registered proprietor in May 2018 and, between June and November 2018, noticed water damage, staining, mould and leaking after heavy rainfall. According to Cogent Legal, his…

The Times of India · 10h ago

'Hell-bent': UK's oldest Indian restaurant takes Crown Estate to court over eviction, co-owner Ranjit Mathrani says all negotiations failed

Veeraswamy, the century-old Indian restaurant in the UK, the oldest of all, will be taking the Crown Estate to court this month over its ongoing eviction tussle. Co-owner Ranjit Mathrani said all negotiations with the Crown Estate, the portfolio of King Charles, failed as the estate is hell-bent on a…

The Times of India · Jun 15

Teen's crime spree that left boy dead and man disabled

A teenager has pleaded guilty to a spate of offending over a three-month period that left a boy dead and a man he king hit with permanent disabilities.

AAP · May 29

Second Amendment Roundup: 2d Circuit Upholds License Denials by N.Y. Judge

State Judges who deny gun licenses are held to enjoy absolute judicial immunity.

Reason · Aug 25, 2025

‘Dysfunctional’ county courts need urgent review – MPs

County courts were described as the ‘Cinderella service’ of the justice system, gaining little attention compared with the criminal justice system.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025

'Extreme inattention': deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats

A young driver sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving down on a busy country road before he hit and killed a man, and injured a six-year-old boy.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

County court delays harming Britain's economy, Justice Minister tells MPs

Sarah Sackman said she would give the county courts a ‘room for improvement’ report card

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

An appeal court has found rapist Joel Russo will present a danger to women "long into the future" as they denied his 20-year prison term challenge.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

Rapist who preyed on drunk woman thrown behind bars

Convicted rapist Karl Bacash has been sentenced to seven years in jail after a jury found him guilty of assaulting a vulnerable woman.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Abusive man jailed for 'discarding' wife in Sudan

The first Victorian prosecuted with commonwealth exit-trafficking has been locked up for more than four years for treating his wife "as a chattel".

AAP · Nov 12, 2024