The plaintiff claims the following relief:

The sum of two million, nine hundred thousand dollars ($2,900,000.00) together with interest on that amount under section 58 of the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 (Qld) at 10% per centum per annum from 1 June 2020 to the date of judgment.

Question 1 Have the proceedings been commenced in the appropriate court? Explain fully your reasoning. (3 marks)

Question 2 Advise your client fully on the following:

(a) What is required to be done to defend the action on behalf of the client, Mrs Henderson? (3 marks)

(b) The ways in which your client can response to the allegations in the Statement of Claim, including the consequences. (3 marks)