VAUGHAN v. F. PARHAM LTD.
[1972] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 519
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Karminski, Lord Justice Megaw and Lord Justice Orr
Practice - Action - Dismissal for want of prosecution - Inordinate and inexcusable delay - Whether defendants waived accrued rights or acquiesced in delay - Whether delay caused prejudice.
Costs - Liability of solicitors where former clients' action dismissed for want of prosecution.