Allied Maples Group Ltd v Simmons and Simmons
Language: English Series: Weekly Law Reports ; (1995) 1 WLR 1602-1626(25)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: CA 12 May 1995. The plaintiffs instructed the defendant solicitors to act for them in the takeover of assets of the vendor, including four stores leased by a subsidiary. The defendants failed to obtain warranty against liability for former tenant`s obligations under leases. Plaintiffs claimed damages in respect of their negligent advice. Defendants appealed against plaintiffs loss of substantial chance to obtain warranty or other protection. Appeal dismissed on grounds that a causal link between negligence and loss was more likely than not.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 12 May 1995. The plaintiffs instructed the defendant solicitors to act for them in the takeover of assets of the vendor, including four stores leased by a subsidiary. The defendants failed to obtain warranty against liability for former tenant`s obligations under leases. Plaintiffs claimed damages in respect of their negligent advice. Defendants appealed against plaintiffs loss of substantial chance to obtain warranty or other protection. Appeal dismissed on grounds that a causal link between negligence and loss was more likely than not.