Tag: Code of Conduct for All Legal Practitioners GN 168 GG 42337 29 March 2019

Twiddling thumbs decried: LPC ordered to report

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Legal Practice Council v Van Wyk Twiddling thumbs by LPC decried by high court which stated at “70. As a result, it has unfortunately become necessary for the Court, in the exercise of its powers in matter such as these to...

Advocate fees liability: Attorney must pay fees

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Solomon SC v Junkeeparsad Regarding liability for advocates fees the high court confirmed that the attorney may legally be sued personally and a judgment can legally be entered against him because he instructed counsel as...