White v Forster

The parties to this appeal were the plaintiff, White, and the respondents, who were solicitors. The dispute concerned allegations of professional negligence against the solicitors. The matter came before the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the respondents were protected from suit by the doctrine of advocate's immunity, and whether the proceedings were statute-barred by operation of section 14 of the *Limitation Act 1969* (NSW).

The court considered the application of advocate's immunity in the context of the alleged negligence. It also examined the relevant provisions of the *Limitation Act 1969* (NSW) to determine if the claim had been brought within the prescribed time limits.

Leave to appeal was refused, with costs awarded to the respondents.