Alexander & Co v Glazier [2001] EWCA Civ 897 (8 May, 2001)

Alexander & Co v Glazier [2001] EWCA Civ 897 (8 May, 2001)

The applicant failed to show any further valid defence or counterclaim beyond the reductions already made by the trial judge. The deficiencies in the solicitors' conduct and billing were addressed by the reduction of the sum claimed, and no further reduction or claim was justified. There was no realistic prospect of success on appeal.

Citation
[2001] EWCA Civ 897
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Alexander & Co; Defendant/applicant: Peter James Glazier
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Solicitor Client Costs, Appeals, Professional Negligence, Costs Assessment
Civil Procedure Legal Costs Solicitor Client Costs Appeals Professional Negligence Costs Assessment

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Parties

Alexander & Co

Claimant/respondent

Peter James Glazier

Defendant/applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent solicitors were entitled to recover the sum claimed for costs from the applicant
  2. 2 Whether the applicant had valid defences or counterclaims based on alleged negligence, failure to account, or other defaults by the solicitors
  3. 3 Whether the deficiencies in the solicitors' bills or conduct justified a further reduction in the amount owed

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to show any further valid defence or counterclaim beyond the reductions already made by the trial judge. The deficiencies in the solicitors' conduct and billing were addressed by the reduction of the sum claimed, and no further reduction or claim was justified. There was no realistic prospect of success on appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for permission to appeal dismissed