Stevenson & Anor v Singh & Ors

Stevenson & Anor v Singh & Ors

Claimants established liability for conspiracy to defraud against Mr. Singh and Mr. Zammit, and dishonest assistance against Freedex, but failed to prove recoverable loss due to settlements and repayments extinguishing their losses; no damages awarded.

Parties
Claimant: Julian Richard Stevenson; Claimant: Sophia Tamsin Stevenson; Defendant: Surjit Singh; Defendant: Richard Michael Phillips; Defendant: Terence Zammit; Defendant: Al-Amin Rahman; Defendant: Kashim Bukar Shettima; Defendant: Haque & Hausmann (A Firm); Defendant: Mrs. S. K. Sangera; Defendant: Lesley Anne Mason; Defendant: Donna Marie Robson; Defendant: Freedex Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed for lack of proof of loss despite liability findings.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Defraud, Dishonest Assistance, Breach of Trust, Warranty of Authority, Damages Assessment, Settlement, Restitution
Civil Fraud Tort Trusts Professional Negligence Conspiracy to Defraud Dishonest Assistance Breach of Trust Warranty of Authority +3 more

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Parties

Julian Richard Stevenson

Claimant

Sophia Tamsin Stevenson

Claimant

Surjit Singh

Defendant

Richard Michael Phillips

Defendant

Terence Zammit

Defendant

Al-Amin Rahman

Defendant

Kashim Bukar Shettima

Defendant

Haque & Hausmann (A Firm)

Defendant

Mrs. S. K. Sangera

Defendant

Lesley Anne Mason

Defendant

Donna Marie Robson

Defendant

Freedex Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether defendants participated in a conspiracy to defraud claimants
  2. 2 Whether defendants provided dishonest assistance in breach of trust
  3. 3 Whether a warranty of authority was given and breached by solicitors

Ratio Decidendi

Claimants established liability for conspiracy to defraud against Mr. Singh and Mr. Zammit, and dishonest assistance against Freedex, but failed to prove recoverable loss due to settlements and repayments extinguishing their losses; no damages awarded.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed for lack of proof of loss despite liability findings.