Carr-Glynn v Frearsons

Subject Matter

SOLICITOR — Negligence — Intended beneficiaries under will — Solicitor instructed to prepare will — Gift of interest in property held by testatrix on joint tenancy — Solicitor failing to advise testatrix to sever joint tenancy — Property passing by survivorship to other joint tenant on testatrix's death — Gift to intended beneficiary rendered ineffective — Whether solicitor liable to beneficiary

[1997] 2 All ER 614

[1999] Ch 326; [1999] 2 WLR 1046; [1998] 4 All ER 225; [1999] 1 FLR 8, CA

Appellate History

Carr-Glynn v Frearsons [1997] 2 All ER 614

Decision of Lloyd J reversed

Carr-Glynn v Frearsons [1999] Ch 326; [1999] 2 WLR 1046; [1998] 4 All ER 225; [1999] 1 FLR 8, CA

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