THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 83: THE CASE OF THE SOLICITOR’S LIEN: THE JUDGE SHOULD NOT HAVE DECIDED AN APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT ON THE BASIS OF AN UNPLEADED CASE

We look at a case that relates to a solicitor's lien and alleged breach of duty by those solicitors. It also deals with the basis upon which a judge should determine an application to strike out/summary judgment - making it clear that it has to be determined by reference to the pleaded case.  Of equ...