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CIVIL LITIGATION

12 June 2008
Issue: 7325 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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BRB (Residuary) Ltd v Connex South Eastern Ltd [2008] EWHC 1172, [2008] All ER (D) 338 (May)

Where proceedings have been taken to the point of judgment against a person who was not the correct defendant, that person might recover by way of contribution or indemnity, under s 1 of the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978, against the person who should have been the defendant.
 

Issue: 7325 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

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Partner appointed head of family team

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Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

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