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Birmingham Midshires Building Society v Infields (A Firm): TCC 20 May 1999

The defendant solicitors had acted for the lenders and borrower in a mortgage transaction. The claimant sought repayment of the entire loan, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, in having preferred the interests of one client over those of another. The betrayal of trust inherent in a breach of duty must be a deliberate act. They … Continue reading Birmingham Midshires Building Society v Infields (A Firm): TCC 20 May 1999

Hallam-Eames and Others v Merrett Syndicates Ltd and Others: CA 25 Jan 1995

Members of Lloyd’s who faced re-insurance underwriting liabilities alleged negligence on the part of the active underwriter, their members’ agents and their syndicates’ managing agents. Limitation defences were raised. Held: Mere knowledge of the damage of which complaint is later made, is not sufficient to start time running. Hoffmann LJ emphasised the statutory words ‘attributable … Continue reading Hallam-Eames and Others v Merrett Syndicates Ltd and Others: CA 25 Jan 1995

James Cropper Plc and Another v Aviva Life and Pensions UK Ltd: ChD 8 Jul 2022

PENSIONS – PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE – LIMITATION – Liability of scheme administrator – Delay in closing Barber Window – Defendant’s application to strike out and for summary judgment – Claimants’ application for permission to amend particulars of claim – Limitation Act 1980, ss 14A, 14B, 32 Judges: His Honour Judge Hodge QC Sitting as a Judge … Continue reading James Cropper Plc and Another v Aviva Life and Pensions UK Ltd: ChD 8 Jul 2022