References: Times 05-Jul-2004
Coram: Buckley J
The claimant had been defendant where, after a retrial and two appeals he had eventually been acquitted. He sought to sue his counsel.
Held: Defence counsel should have reconsidered the decision whether or not to seek an alibi direction. Nevertheless, he could not sue his barrister for the choices made in the trial, the decision had been made as a tactical one within the trial.
This case cites:
- Application for leave to appeal – Popat -v- Barnes CA (Bailii, [2004] EWCA Civ 820)
The claimant’s allegation of professional negligence against his barrister for the conduct of his criminal trial had been dismissed. He now sought leave to appeal. The decision had been made not to alert the judge to a deficiency in the alibi . .
This case is cited by:
- Appeal from – Popat -v- Barnes CA (Bailii, [2004] EWCA Civ 820)
The claimant’s allegation of professional negligence against his barrister for the conduct of his criminal trial had been dismissed. He now sought leave to appeal. The decision had been made not to alert the judge to a deficiency in the alibi . .