The claimant solicitors sought payment of their fees. The defendant claimed they had been negligent in not advising her that she might be entitled to legal aid. The firm had pointed out to her that they did not undertake legal aid work, and that she could choose another firm if she wished.
Held: The firm’s appeal was dismissed.
Judges:
Waller, Lawrence Collins LJJ
Citations:
[2007] 2 FLR 1203, [2007] Fam Law 903, [2007] NPC 87, [2007] 4 Costs LR 587, [2007] PNLR 33, [2007] EWCA Civ 618
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Leave – David Truex, Solicitor (A Firm) v Kitchen CA 3-Nov-2006
Application for leave to appeal – granted. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Legal Professions, Legal Aid
Updated: 11 July 2022; Ref: scu.254541
