Dobbs v TLT Solicitors (A Firm) [2002] EWCA Civ 1846 (22 November 2002)

Dobbs v TLT Solicitors (A Firm) [2002] EWCA Civ 1846 (22 November 2002)

Given the complexity of the matter, the lack of legal representation for the applicant, and the likelihood that the underlying issues would soon be resolved in related proceedings, the application for permission to appeal was adjourned for six months or until resolution of the related issues, whichever is sooner.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 1846
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Ashley Charles Dobbs; Defendants/respondents: TLT Solicitors (A Firm)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal and Extension of Time
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal adjourned for six months or until resolution of related issues, whichever is sooner.
Legal Topics
Adjournment of Application, Solicitors' Conflict of Interest, Duties of Solicitors, Costs Orders, Stay of Costs
Civil Procedure Professional Ethics Adjournment of Application Solicitors' Conflict of Interest Duties of Solicitors Costs Orders Stay of Costs

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Parties

Ashley Charles Dobbs

Claimant/applicant

TLT Solicitors (A Firm)

Defendants/respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted permission to appeal and an extension of time
  2. 2 Whether there was a conflict of interest in solicitors acting for both the bank and the receivers
  3. 3 Whether solicitors owed a duty to the applicant as guarantor

Ratio Decidendi

Given the complexity of the matter, the lack of legal representation for the applicant, and the likelihood that the underlying issues would soon be resolved in related proceedings, the application for permission to appeal was adjourned for six months or until resolution of the related issues, whichever is sooner.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal adjourned for six months or until resolution of related issues, whichever is sooner.

Orders

  • Application adjourned for six months or until resolution of issues between applicant and bank/receiver, whichever is sooner.
  • Stay of order for costs pending the adjourned application.