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United Kingdom professional liabilityadvocate immunity

Arthur JS Hall & Co v Simons

[2002] 1 AC 615
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year2000
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

abolition of advocate immunity from suit in negligence for the conduct of litigation

Area of Law

Professional Conduct

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