Barker v Barclays Plc [1989] JRC 020 (01 February 1989)

The court determined that Barclays Plc did not breach its duty of care to Barker and is not liable for the alleged loss.

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Citation: [1989] JRC 020
Parties: Applicant: Barker; Respondent: Barclays Plc
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 01 February 1989
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Bank Liability, Customer Rights

Banking Law Bank Liability Customer Rights

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Parties

Barker

Applicant

Barclays Plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Barclays Plc is liable to Barker for alleged breach of duty as a bank

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that Barclays Plc did not breach its duty of care to Barker and is not liable for the alleged loss.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed

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