Whether the Court, under the inherent jurisdiction over its officers and/or s. 68 Solicitors Act 1974, has the power to order a solicitor to make and supply to his client (or former client) copies of documents which are the property of the solicitor, subject to payment of reasonable costs for the task.
Held: The appeal failed. The court did not have the discretion to make such an order.
Judges:
Soole J
Citations:
[2018] EWHC 2592 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Legal Professions, Litigation Practice
Updated: 28 May 2022; Ref: scu.625531
