Early Cases / Implied / Conduct

Question 1

JH Milner v Percy Bilton [1966]:

Answer 1

• Business relationship.
• Right to charge.
• Entitlement to recover costs.
• Contract between solicitor and client without it you cannot charge.

Question 2

• if conduct of the two parties shows the relationship between the client and solicitor is established then the retainer is presumed.
• Presumed, implied retainer if the parties conduct shows a solicitor/client relationship

Answer 2

Groom v Crocker [1939]:

Question 3

Parrott v Etchells [1839]:

Answer 3

• Implied Retainer by Conduct
• Leaving files at a solicitor’s office may imply a retainer.