A breach by a solicitor of the Law Society’s ‘Guide to Professional Conduct’ was not ipso facto negligence. The guide set out what was proper and accepted practice. It was hot however mandatoty to follow it, and the existence of negligence was to be determined in accordance with the principles set out following Donoghue v Stevenson.
Judges:
B A Hytner QC
Citations:
Times 28-Feb-1995
Legal Professions, Professional Negligence
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.82549