BRADFORD & BINGLEY BUILDING SOCIETY v SEDDON (HANCOCK, WALSH & RHODES THIRD PARTIES)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 657

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Nourse, Lord Justice Auld and Lord Justice Ward

Accountant - Negligence - Striking out - Abuse of process - Accountant sued for giving advice and an indemnity in respect of a loan, but not alleged to have acted on behalf of partnership - Subsequent third party proceedings against the accountant’s partners in a second action alleging that the partner had acted on behalf of the partnership - Whether abuse of process.