UKCA [1998] Ch 1
Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew (t/a Stapley & Co)
Type
Case
Court
UK Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Dubai International Financial Centre
Taxonomy
Lending & Security, Fiduciaries, Mortgages
Decision date
24 Jul 1996
Catchwords
Solicitors – Solicitor and Client – Solicitor's Obligations Towards His Client – Possession of Legal Skill and Knowledge – In Non-Contentious Matters – Mortgages – Liability for Inadequate Security – Solicitor Acting For Both Parties – Whether Solicitor Liable in Negligence to Society for Net Loss Arising from Borrower's Subsequent Default – Whether Solicitor in Breach of Trust or Fiduciary Duty to Society
This case relates to Article 159 of DIFC Law No. 5/2005.