Duty of care
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1999] EGCS 12 (13/02/99)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: "Midland Bank Plc v Cox McQueen (a firm) CA 26 January 1999. Mortgage transaction - solicitors acting for borrower and tender - solicitors instructed by lender to advise wife and obtain her signature -deeds signed by impostor - construciton of retainer - whether solicitors duty to obtain wife`s signature absolute - whether solicitors only obliged to exercise reasonable skill and care - judge dismissing bank`s claim in breach - Appeal dismissed. (HEADNOTE FROM JOURNAL)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | X96804 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 91469-1001 |
"Midland Bank Plc v Cox McQueen (a firm) CA 26 January 1999. Mortgage transaction - solicitors acting for borrower and tender - solicitors instructed by lender to advise wife and obtain her signature -deeds signed by impostor - construciton of retainer - whether solicitors duty to obtain wife`s signature absolute - whether solicitors only obliged to exercise reasonable skill and care - judge dismissing bank`s claim in breach - Appeal dismissed. (HEADNOTE FROM JOURNAL)