28 Jun 2021
TECHCREW SDN. BHD. 1. ) NUR HAMIZAH BINTI HAMZAH (DIDAKWA SEBAGAI PEMILIK TUNGGAL TETUAN NUR HAMIZAH HAMZAH) 2. ) ASHOKVIJAY J. SANGHRAJKA (DIDAKWA SEBAGAI RAKAN KONGSI FIRMA TETUAN LEELA A. SANGHRAJKA & ASSOCIATES) 3. ) LEELAWATHY A/P RAJA
- Citation
- J-02(NCvC)(W)-712-06/2020 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- NCvC
- Case number
- J-02(NCvC)(W)-712-06/2020 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court of Appeal held that all three solicitors owed and breached their professional duties: the 1st failed to communicate and transfer files despite remaining on record; the 2nd and 3rd accepted retainer/Warrant to Act and failed to take necessary steps to prosecute the appeal. The appellant lost a real and substantial chance leading to recoverable loss; PW2's testimony was admissible as factual witness material. Accordingly the High Court's dismissal of claims against the 2nd and 3rd respondents was set aside and damages of RM2.85 million were awarded to the appellant, apportioned into t…