Bristol & West Building Society v Mothew

Bristol & West Building Society v Mothew - 1996 - New Property Cases [1996] NPC 126, (3) .

A solicitor receiving a mortgage advance as trustee who is in breach of a contractual duty, does not necessarily break any fiduciary duty. Liability at common law for damages for breach of contract in these circumstances considered, where the mortgagee suffers loss partly as a result of the fall in property values. TAKEN FROM JOURNAL . NOT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED


BREACH OF CONTRACT
BRISTOL AND WEST BUILDING SOCIETY V MOTHEW
MORTGAGES