Summary Twelve related sample actions against solicitors arising out of losses on mortgage applications made by building society. This report identifies the specific issues related to each individual case. Facts INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS In each case the judge dealt with (i) negligence and/or (ii) breach of fiduciary duty; where he...

Summary The courts continued to express a marked reluctance to find a contractual or tortious duty of care upon bankers as advisers. In appropriate circumstances, injunctive relief was available to prevent related proceedings outside the jurisdiction. Facts Appeal by the defendant merchant bank ('F') against dismissal of its two summonses: ...

Summary A constructive trust was not the appropriate remedy where a third party acquired a business opportunity honestly but arose as a result of a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of the plaintiff's business advisers. * Leave to appeal to the House of Lords refused. Facts The defendants appealed...