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Smeaton v Pattison[2002] QSC 431

CITATION: Smeaton v Pattison [2002] QSC 431
JUDGE(S): Atkinson J
DELIVERED ON: 18 December 2002
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    Smeaton & Ors v Pattison

  • Shortened Case Name:

    Smeaton v Pattison

  • MNC:

    [2002] QSC 431

  • Court:

    QSC

  • Judge(s):

    Atkinson J

  • Date:

    18 Dec 2002

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary Judgment[2002] QSC 43118 Dec 2002Plaintiff children claimed damages against solicitor of their deceased father; where deceased was negligently advised that he could transfer property held jointly with wife to his children without severing joint tenancy during his lifetime; judgment for the plaintiffs in the sum of $232,322.82 plus interest: Atkinson J
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2003] QCA 34108 Aug 2003Defendant appealed against [2002] QSC 431; whether causation satisfied in light of evidence that deceased may not have involved wife if properly advised; appeal dismissed with costs: de Jersey CJ, Williams JA and Mackenzie J

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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