SUSAN LINDA FINLEY. v CONNELL ASSOCIATES (A FIRM)

[1999] Lloyd's Rep. PN 895

QUEENS BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr Justice Richards

Solicitor — Negligence — Striking out — Abuse of process — Guarantor sued to judgment on basis of valid and binding agreement — Subsequent proceedings against solicitor for negligence including allegation that agreement was invalid — Whether abuse of process — Whether agreement operated to release another surety who had deposited title deeds with claimant.