Proprietary estoppel

Abuse of process

Day v Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

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  • Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
  • 26 March 2020
  • McCombe, Floyd and Coulson LJJ
  • [2020] EWCA Civ 447
  • [2020] EGLR 23
Professional negligence – Solicitor – Abuse of process – Unsuccessful appellant in criminal proceedings claiming damages from former solicitors for alleged failure properly to defend him – Whether claim being abuse of process – Whether claim breaching principle of illegality
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