Solicitors
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National Westminster Bank plc v Beaton
Solicitor acting in purchase of property – Existing second charge on matrimonial home to secure husband’s office premises – Solicitor inquiring whether bank requiring new charge – Bank requesting solicitor…
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Bittlestone and others v Keegan Williams
Purchasers making offer to buy property and instructing defendant solicitors – Defendant discovering existence of covenants and informing purchasers – Completion – Purchasers planning alteration of property – Neighbour claiming…
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Mortgage Express Ltd v Bowerman & Partners
Mortgage — Valuation to secure loan — Solicitor acting for more than one client — Solicitor becoming aware of information casting doubt on valuation — Failure to inform lender –…
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Madley v Cousins Coombe & Mustoe
Plaintiff offering to remortgage share in properties as security for partner’s investment – Plaintiff believing charges security for partner’s liability in investment only – Charges providing security for whole of…
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Faragher v Gerber
Flat purchase — Solicitor failing to make full inquiries — Road development — Plaintiff having to vacate premises during road works — Whether solicitor in breach of duty — Measure…