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A close-up, slightly high-angle shot showing a person's hand in a blue suit jacket and white shirt cuff placing a white document titled "REQUEST FOR PARTICULARS" onto a polished wooden desk. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a cluttered desk with crumpled papers and a binder labeled "STATEMENT OF CLAIM." The lighting is dramatic and moody, highlighting the document in the foreground.

The Cost Shield - How a Request for Particulars Stops Vague Construction Claims from Draining Your Finances

Discover how a simple legal document, the Request for Particulars, can act as a powerful "cost shield" in Queensland construction disputes. This article explains how to force clarity from plaintiffs, control your legal spend, and build a stronger defence against vague and costly allegations.

John Merlo

Jan 615 min read