COSTS ASSESSED AT NIL WHEN SOLICITOR FAILED TO MAKE PROPER INVESTIGATIONS INTO CLIENT'S FUNDING

October 20, 2014 · by · in Appeals, Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Personal Injury

The case of McDaniel & Co -v- Clark (QBD Hickinbottom J 15/10/14) contains a clear warning that solicitors must make proper enquiries about funding at a very early stage. (This post is based on the Lawtel note of the judgment this morning).
THE ACTION: SOLICITOR AGAINST FORMER CLIENT
The defenda...

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