What is the definition of negligence of a lawyer?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Gilkes v. Loucks, 1989 CanLII 3303 (AB QB):
The classic definition with respect to negligence of lawyers is found in Groom v. Crocker, [1939] 1 K.B. 194; 108 L.J.K.B. 296. “Lawyers are bound to exercise a reasonable degree of care, skill and knowledge in all legal business they undertake. Their liability arises out of contract.”
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