HARTLE v LACEYS (A FIRM)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep PN 315

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Beldam, Lord Justice Ward and Lord Justice Schiemann

Solicitor - Negligent failure to advise on effect of non-registration of restrictive covenant - Whether plaintiff lost chance of making a sale at a price higher than that ultimately achieved - Evaluation of that chance - Whether damages recoverable for distress - Whether damages as interest to be awarded as simple interest or by reference to compound interest in fact paid to plaintiff’s bank - Date to which interest should be awarded.