Sayeed v Solicitors Regulation Authority

Sayeed v Solicitors Regulation Authority

The appeal was dismissed for want of prosecution due to the appellant's failure to attend or prosecute the appeal, despite being properly notified. Costs were awarded to the respondent, reflecting the preparation required for the hearing.

Parties
Claimant: Sayeed; Defendant: Solicitors Regulation Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Appeal / Hearing of Appeal Against Disciplinary Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution; costs awarded to respondent
Legal Topics
Disciplinary Proceedings, Striking Off Register, Adjournment for Ill Health, Costs
Professional Regulation Disciplinary Proceedings Striking Off Register Adjournment for Ill Health Costs

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Parties

Sayeed

Claimant

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Appeal / Hearing of Appeal Against Disciplinary Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded to the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed for want of prosecution due to the appellant's failure to attend or prosecute the appeal, despite being properly notified. Costs were awarded to the respondent, reflecting the preparation required for the hearing.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed for want of prosecution; costs awarded to respondent

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Claimant to pay respondent's costs in the sum of £10,000 including VAT