MIDLAND BANK PLC v MESSRS COX MCQUEEN (A FIRM)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 223

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Woolf, MR, Lord Justice Mummery and Lord Justice Mantell

Solicitor - Retainer by bank in connection with loan to customer - Nature of obligation owed to bank by solicitor in connection with execution of charge by wife of customer - Construction of solicitor’s retainer - Whether solicitor performed retainer - Whether solicitor in breach of contract and/or negligent - Whether breach of warranty by solicitor.