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? asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 9 years ago

Can a solicitor say this?

I am involved in a court claim. I have just received an email from the other partys solicitor in which she expresses a personal opinion about me. I find this offensive - it is not an opinion about the case or about a point of law - I am described as reprehensible.

Is she allowed to say that? If not, who do I complain to?

Update:

To clarify, this is not my solicitor, it is the defendants.

They are upset because I will not provide a copy of a letter that the court has sent - they've had one but lost their copy and the court want to charge them to send it again.

The solicitor is providing the other party with 'advice' but not representing them - I think it's legal aid.

Update 2:

To clarify, this is not my solicitor, it is the defendants.

They are upset because I will not provide a copy of a letter that the court has sent - they've had one but lost their copy and the court want to charge them to send it again.

The solicitor is providing the other party with 'advice' but not representing them - I think it's legal aid.

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  • Joe
    Lv 5
    9 years ago
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    It's erring on the strong side, but not over the line, imo.

    Source(s): I work in the industry.
  • rickinnocal
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    If your solicitor says you are reprehensible, then you need a new solicitor. If a solicitor finds the *other* party reprehensible, that's a good sign for their client - means they will be even more keen to win.

    A solicitor is not supposed to be impartial, he's supposed to be on his own clients side.

    Richard

  • Darkest Star
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    It is a legitimate term meaning culpable or in other words capable of being blamed. It would help if you were to give the context.

    Opposing council should not be directly e-mailing you. They should only be communicating with your solicitor during court hearings if the case is at court.

  • Teekno
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Yes, she is allowed to form an opinion about you.

    The other party's solicitor is not supposed to be neutral or impartial.

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