3M United Kingdom plc and another v Linklaters and Paines (a firm)
3M United Kingdom plc and another v Linklaters and Paines (a firm)
- 2006
[2006] EWCA Civ 530, 3 May 2006. Considers an appeal against an order made in ([2005] EWHC 1382 (Ch), (2005) NPC 87) concerning a breach of duty action brought against Linklaters law firm that was ruled out of time. Linklaters did not dispute that it failed to advise 3M of a loss in break rights on leases following 3M's corporate restructuring. "Held": Appeal dismissed. 3M had issued proceedings three years and two days after becoming aware of the mistake - the relevant statutory limitation period was three years. (See also L130486.)
LIMITATION ACT 1980 S14A
3M UNITED KINGDOM PLC AND ANOTHER V LINKLATERS AND PAINES
[2006] EWCA Civ 530, 3 May 2006. Considers an appeal against an order made in ([2005] EWHC 1382 (Ch), (2005) NPC 87) concerning a breach of duty action brought against Linklaters law firm that was ruled out of time. Linklaters did not dispute that it failed to advise 3M of a loss in break rights on leases following 3M's corporate restructuring. "Held": Appeal dismissed. 3M had issued proceedings three years and two days after becoming aware of the mistake - the relevant statutory limitation period was three years. (See also L130486.)
LIMITATION ACT 1980 S14A
3M UNITED KINGDOM PLC AND ANOTHER V LINKLATERS AND PAINES