Rees v Sinclair

Rees v Sinclair [1974] 1 NZLR 180 is a cited case in New Zealand regarding liability for negligence against lawyers.

Ree had Sinclair represent him in a court case.

Rather ironically, Ree was a retired lawyer himself.

Sinclair defended the matter by claiming barristerial immunity.

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