IBRAHIM & Ors v PHAM & Ors [2005] NSWSC 246

New South Wales Supreme Court

IBRAHIM & Ors v PHAM & Ors [2005] NSWSC 246 CITATION : This decision has been amended. Please see the end of the judgment for a list of the amendments.

HEARING DATE(S) : 12-16 July; 19-23 July; 26-29 July; 2-6 August; 9-11 August 2004

JUDGMENT DATE : 30 March 2005

JUDGMENT OF : Levine J

DECISION : 1 I find verdicts for the defendants and enter judgment accordingly; 2 The plaintiffs are to pay the costs of the defendants including all reserved costs; 3 I order the return of the exhibits and MFI 21

CATCHWORDS : Professional negligence - solicitors - Froggy.com - limited retainer - fiduciary duty - managed investment schemes

Civil Liability Act 2002 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) Corporations (Repeals, Consequentials and Transitionals) Act 2001 (Cth) Fair Trading Act 1987 LEGISLATION CITED : Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (Cth) Legal Profession Act 1987 Managed Investments Act 1998 (Cth) Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) Treasury Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act (No 3) 2001 (Cth)

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