A firm of solicitors wishing to withdraw, swore an affidavit to support their application. The affidavit included evidence of misbehaviour by the client. In error the affidavit was later sent to the wife’s solicitors, who sought its admission as example of the sort of behaviour about which she complained. It was admissible. In reality the calls did not seek legal advice and did not benefit from privilege. They were admissible.
Citations:
Times 16-Mar-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Family, Litigation Practice
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.78803