Lonergan v Gedling Borough Council

Lonergan v Gedling Borough Council

The court refused to confer rights of audience because the solicitor failed to make proper application and did not follow the required procedure, making him the author of the appellant's misfortune.

Parties
Appellant: Lonergan; Respondent: Gedling Borough Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Rights of Audience on Appeal
Outcome
Application for rights of audience refused
Legal Topics
Rights of Audience, Representation by Solicitor
Civil Procedure Rights of Audience Representation by Solicitor

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Parties

Lonergan

Appellant

Gedling Borough Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Rights of Audience on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a solicitor without High Court rights of audience should be granted permission to appear on behalf of the appellant in the Court of Appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The court refused to confer rights of audience because the solicitor failed to make proper application and did not follow the required procedure, making him the author of the appellant's misfortune.

Court Disposition

Application for rights of audience refused

Orders

  • Application adjourned
  • Application for rights of audience refused