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No, it doesn't matter, because it was perfectly competent advice. Do you think that every solicitor who loses a case at trial is negligent? It works like this. Client comes in. You tell him that negligence is clear, but quantum is problematic. You explain that he can argue that he is entitled to the diminution in value (Gardner v Marsh & Parsons), but warn him that the court may not accept that argument and may decide that his loss is limited to the cost of removing the restriction (£250). He tells you to go ahead and argue for the diminution in value. He loses. Your arse is covered, because you gave competent advice.

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