Mothew v Bristol & West Building Society

Bristol & West BS v Mothew
CourtCourt of Appeal
Citations[1998] EWCA Civ 533, [1998] Ch 1
Case history
Prior actionsMillett LJ, Staughton LJ, Otton LJ
Case opinions
Millett LJ
Keywords
Fiduciary duty

Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew [1996] EWCA Civ 533 is a leading English fiduciary law and professional negligence case, concerning a solicitor's duty of care and skill, and the nature of fiduciary duties. The case is globally cited for its definition of a fiduciary and the circumstances in which a fiduciary relationship arises.