CA 27 June 1986. G`s appeal from decision refusing application to strike out passages from the defence to their action against building society (B) on the ground that they were privileged. G had purchased a house with the aid of a mortgage from B. G`s solicitor was also acting for B in connection with the mortgage . G issued a writ against B claiming damages for a negligent survey report. Having been informed of proceedings, the solicitor sent a copy of a note recording information received from the local Nationwide manager and certain conversations held with G. B pleaded this note in its defence. G contended that the contents of the note were confidential and privileged and sought an injunction restraining B from using, or relying on the note and requiring it to deliver up the document and any copies. The previous judge had held that once a copy of the note had come into the defendant`s possession, it was entitled to use it in any way it wished, regardless of any legal professional