PAULINE MARINA OATES v HARTE READE & CO (A FIRM)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 215

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr Justice Singer

Limitation - Solicitors - Action for damages in respect of settlement of ancillary relief proceedings following divorce - Action including claim for anxiety and stress consequent on solicitors’ negligence - Whether action including a claim for personal injuries - Whether action subject to three-year limitation period - Whether leave to amend should be given to delete allegation of anxiety and stress - Sections 11, 35 and 38 of the Limitation Act 1980.