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Greenough v Gaskell

(1833) 1 My & K 98
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1833
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Communications between lawyer and client for legal advice are protected to promote candid consultation.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — legal-advice-privilege

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