Nationwide Building Society v Lewis and another
Language: English Series: All England Law Reports ; [1998] ALLER 143-153(11)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: CA 24 February 1998. In June 1990 W joined L, a sole principal, as a `salaried partner` in his firm of solicitors, and his name was added to the firm`s notepaper. The firm subsequently acted for N in a mortgage transaction. The matter was handled solely by L, but the final report was accompanied by a letter on the firm`s notepaper giving the names of L and W. N commenced proceedings for damages for negligence against L and W. W contended that he was not in fact a partner in the firm and was not therefore liable for L`s negligent acts. On a trial of preliminary issues the judge held that W was liable and W appealed. "Held" there was no evidence to suggest that N had relied on the suggested representation that W was a partner giving his authority to the report, and therefore W was not liable. Appeal allowed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 24 February 1998. In June 1990 W joined L, a sole principal, as a `salaried partner` in his firm of solicitors, and his name was added to the firm`s notepaper. The firm subsequently acted for N in a mortgage transaction. The matter was handled solely by L, but the final report was accompanied by a letter on the firm`s notepaper giving the names of L and W. N commenced proceedings for damages for negligence against L and W. W contended that he was not in fact a partner in the firm and was not therefore liable for L`s negligent acts. On a trial of preliminary issues the judge held that W was liable and W appealed. "Held" there was no evidence to suggest that N had relied on the suggested representation that W was a partner giving his authority to the report, and therefore W was not liable. Appeal allowed.