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In re Bell’s Indenture: 1980

A firm of solicitors was held not to be vicariously liable for an act of dishonest assistance made by a partner.

Judges:

Vinelott J

Citations:

[1980] 1 WLR 1217

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

DoubtedDubai Aluminium Company Limited v Salaam and Others HL 5-Dec-2002
Partners Liable for Dishonest Act of Solicitor
A solicitor had been alleged to have acted dishonestly, having assisted in a fraudulent breach of trust by drafting certain documents. Contributions to the damages were sought from his partners.
Held: The acts complained of were so close to . .
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Legal Professions

Updated: 25 November 2022; Ref: scu.193864

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