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High Court dismisses appeal from the decision of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal that there was no prima facie case of misconduct against a solicitor, on the grounds that there was no evidence to support allegations of misconduct and there was a failure to understand that the solicitor was entitled to apply for letters of administration.
Solicitors – professional regulation - three alleged grounds of misconduct – Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found no prima facie case of misconduct on the part of the Solicitor had been established for an inquiry – appealed this decision to the High Court - relevant legislation - consideration of appeal – appeal dismissed and decision of the tribunal confirmed - should be resolved by civil proceedings and there is no evidence to support the allegations of misconduct made against the respondent Solicitor - appellants have failed to understand that the respondent Solicitor, as an adult child of the late Frances Kinsella deceased, was entitled, pursuant to the Rules of the Superior Courts, to apply for grant of letters of administration – appeal dismissed –
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