Awoyomi v Radford

Subject Matter

BARRISTER — Negligence — Immunity from suit — Claims for negligence against barristers in respect of criminal trial taking place in 1995 — Whether barristers enjoying immunity from suit in 1995

[2008] QB 793; [2008] 3 WLR 34

LIMITATION OF ACTION — Negligence — Accrual of cause of action — Barristers' immunity from suit — House of Lords' decision ending immunity — Action brought within six years of House of Lords' decision in respect of events 11 years earlier — Whether cause of action accruing prior to House of Lords' decision — Limitation Act 1980, s 2

[2008] QB 793; [2008] 3 WLR 34

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Tort - Professional negligence 10.9