Bristol & West Building Society v Mothew (t/a Stapely & Co)

• Court of Appeal
• 24 July 1996
• Staughton, Millett, Otton, LJJ
• [1996] EGCS 136

Solicitor acting for purchaser and lending society -- Admitted negligent failure to disclose facts -- Lender seeking to recover loss on forced sale of property from solicitor -- High Court confirming summary judgment for breach of contract, negligence, and breach