Effect of client's loss of mental capacity on retainer with solicitor (High Court) | Practical Law

Effect of client's loss of mental capacity on retainer with solicitor (High Court) | Practical Law

In Blankley v Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals NHS Trust [2014] EWHC 168 (QB), the court considered the effect on a solicitors' retainer if their client loses mental capacity during the course of proceedings.

Effect of client's loss of mental capacity on retainer with solicitor (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update 6-556-8485 (Approx. 8 pages)

Effect of client's loss of mental capacity on retainer with solicitor (High Court)

by Practical Law Dispute Resolution
Published on 11 Feb 2014 • England, Wales
In Blankley v Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals NHS Trust [2014] EWHC 168 (QB), the court considered the effect on a solicitors' retainer if their client loses mental capacity during the course of proceedings.
Note: The appeal of the High Court's decision in this case has been dismissed. See Legal update, Client's incapacity does not frustrate retainer with solicitor (Court of Appeal).