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A reminder on the importance of full attendance notes: Hogg v Crutes LLP [2016] EW Misc B29 (CC)
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SummaryCrutes LLP were found to have been negligent in not providing full and clear advice to their client which resulted in an overgenerous settlement of the case.
Background facts This case primarily dealt with Mr Hogg’s negligence claim against Crutes LLP (‘Crutes’) who he instructed to represent him in his matrimonial proceedings. Mr Hogg (‘H’) and Mrs Hogg (‘W’) began cohabiting in November 1978. They married in April 1984 and together shared two children. H had 6 children from previous relationships.
By August 2007 H and W’s marriage had broken down. W instructed Dickinson Dees Solicitors and was represented by Theresa Davison; H instructed Crutes LLP where he was represented by Christine Blount.
At the date of separation H and W’s martial capital assets included three properties one of which was a rental property; joint and separate bank accounts; and a number of investment bonds. The total joint assets amounted to £919 251. Assets held in sole names amounted to some £76 411 (H) and some £14 646 (W). The sum of £245 000 was subject to a freezing order having been paid to H by his daughter...
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