Webster v Cooper & Burnett [1999] EWHC 841 (Ch) (11 October 1999)

The court found that Cooper & Burnett breached their duty of care owed to Webster, resulting in recoverable loss.

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Citation: [1999] EWHC 841 (Ch)
Parties: Applicant: Webster; Respondent: Cooper & Burnett
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 1999
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for applicant
Legal Topics: Solicitor Negligence, Duty of Care

Professional Negligence Solicitor Negligence Duty of Care

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Parties

Webster

Applicant

Cooper & Burnett

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Cooper & Burnett breached their duty of care as solicitors to Webster

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Cooper & Burnett breached their duty of care owed to Webster, resulting in recoverable loss.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

Respondents to pay damages to applicant

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