CASEY v HUGH JAMES JONES & JENKINS
[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 115
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION
Before Mr Justice Thomas
Solicitors - Claim for personal injuries - Legal aid - Legal aid withdrawn and case dismissed for want of prosecution - Duty of care of solicitors in relation to withdrawal of legal aid - Whether solicitors negligent in failing to advise in respect of the consequences of withdrawal of legal aid or right of appeal or in failing to make representations - Whether plaintiff suffered loss - Whether plaintiff had real or substantial chance of recovering compensation in the personal injuries action.