Counsel, giving assurances in open court on behalf of his client, bound that client. This applied even though counsel might have been negligent, and / or might, in turn, be immune from suit. Courts must be able to rely, and act, upon assurances given by counsel. Decisions may be made as part of a litigation strategy which cannot be unwound.
Citations:
Gazette 14-Jul-1999, Times 07-Jul-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1636
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Arthur J S Hall and Co (A Firm) v Simons etc CA 14-Dec-1998
The court considered the limits on liability for professional negligence for lawyers in conduct associated with litigation, but outside the courtroom.
Held: Though the court must balance the need for protection against negligence by lawyers . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Legal Professions, Litigation Practice
Updated: 21 January 2023; Ref: scu.90611