No bar to liability

No bar to liability - 2000 - Estates Gazette 0038(23) 23 September 2000, 194(1) .

Barrister's immunity from being sued for professional negligence comes to an end with the landmark "Arthur JS Hall & Co v Simons" case (see EGCS 99, 20/7/00). Article discusses the arguments behind the decision.


BARRISTERS
SOLICITORS
IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION
IMMUNITY
ARTHUR J S HALL AND CO V SIMONS
HEDLEY BYRNE & CO LTD V HELLER & PARTNERS
NEGLIGENCE