The Weekly Law Reports
[2016] 1 WLR 1045
Court of Appeal
*Swynson Ltd v Lowick Rose LLP (formerly Hurst Morrison Thomson LLP) (in liquidation)
[2015] EWCA Civ 629
2015 May 19;
June 25
Longmore, Davis, Sales LJJ
Damages— Assessment— Avoided loss— Accountants giving negligent advice— Claimant making three substantial loans in reliance on advice— Borrower defaulting— Claimant’s owner subsequently refinancing loan so enabling repayment of first two loans— Whether repayment collateral matter— Whether damages to be reduced to reflect repayment