Purchaser sues for solicitors` negligence

Purchaser sues for solicitors` negligence - 1988 - EGCS (1988) 64 .

In Walker v Giffen Couch and Archer (a firm), ChD 3 May 1988, the solicitors failed to discover a public footpath in the searches and inquiries , while acting for the plaintiff in his purchase of the land. The solicitors conceded liability . At issue was the extent of the measure of damages due.


CONVEYANCING
NEGLIGENCE
RIGHT OF WAY