The claimant sought damages for negligence against the respondent firm of solicitors. They responded that they had no retainer from him. Though they had acted in other matters, sums were due from him, and he had been told that no further work would be done without payment.
Held: The acts of friendship and support for the claimant from a junior partner were not sufficient to counter the clear statement that the firm were not acting.
The Hon Mr Justice Goldring
Unreported, 10 April 2003
England and Wales
Legal Professions
Updated: 05 December 2021; Ref: scu.180708