4 Nov 2022
MARK RICHARD CHARLTON SUTHERLAND v. CRB (a firm)
- Citation
- [2022] HKCFI 3382
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP2285/2019
Court found that (i) a retainer existed despite being unsigned and the hourly rates in the unsigned retainer were accepted by the client through conduct (and on quantum meruit the same rates would be allowed); (ii) bills 1-6 were interim, bills 7-9 final, with the 8th already paid; (iii) negligence allegations are triable and constitute a possible 'special circumstance' but cannot be determined on this OS; and (iv) accordingly the court made orders to tax subject to payment terms to protect the solicitor while permitting the client's negligence counterclaim to proceed: refer 1st-7th bills to…