Torrell v Pickersgill & Le Cornu [1987] JLR 702 (06 December 1988)
Advocates and solicitors are immune from suit for acts or omissions in the conduct of litigation and pre-trial work closely connected to litigation.
- Citation
- [1987] JLR 702
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Torrell; Defendant: Pickersgill & Le Cornu
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 December 1988
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Advocate Immunity, Litigation Privilege
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Parties
Torrell
Plaintiff
Pickersgill & Le Cornu
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether advocates and solicitors are immune from suit in respect of litigation and closely connected pre-trial work
Ratio Decidendi
Advocates and solicitors are immune from suit for acts or omissions in the conduct of litigation and pre-trial work closely connected to litigation.
Court Disposition
claim dismissed
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