Pickersgill & Le Cornu v Riley [2002] JLR 459 (13 September 2002)

Pickersgill & Le Cornu v Riley [2002] JLR 459 (13 September 2002)

A solicitor must advise the client of heightened risks in a specific transaction and ensure the client understands the information provided; failure to do so constitutes a breach of duty.

Citation
[2002] JLR 459
Parties
Applicant: Pickersgill & Le Cornu; Respondent: Riley
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 September 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Solicitor's Duties, Duty to Advise, Client Interests
Professional Negligence Solicitor's Duties Duty to Advise Client Interests

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Parties

Pickersgill & Le Cornu

Applicant

Riley

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a solicitor has a duty to advise the client of heightened risks in a specific transaction
  2. 2 Scope of solicitor's duty to act in client's interests

Ratio Decidendi

A solicitor must advise the client of heightened risks in a specific transaction and ensure the client understands the information provided; failure to do so constitutes a breach of duty.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant