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12 June 2008
Issue: 7325 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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CIVIL LITIGATION

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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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough

Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough

Magic Circle hire strengthens Sharpe Pritchard’s infrastructure finance capability

Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez

Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez

Lewis Silkin adds corporate crime specialist to growing dispute resolution team

Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous

Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous

Morr Co strengthens private client team with partner appointment

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