In re an Advocate v [2002] JLR_Note 33 (14 August 2002)
Improper use of a client file by an advocate constitutes a breach of the duty of confidentiality owed to the client.
- Parties
- Respondent: an Advocate
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 14 August 2002
- Procedural Posture
- Disciplinary / Judgment
- Outcome
- not specified
- Legal Topics
- Advocate Duties, Client Confidentiality, Improper Use of Client File
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Parties
an Advocate
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Disciplinary / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the advocate breached duties of confidentiality to the client by improper use of a client file
Ratio Decidendi
Improper use of a client file by an advocate constitutes a breach of the duty of confidentiality owed to the client.
Court Disposition
not specified
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