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KKO 827/2005 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses negligence claim against lawyer for untimely filing and procedural errors.

Case Number KKO 827/2005
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for damages against a lawyer alleging negligence in handling a case file. The plaintiff argued the lawyer's procedural errors caused financial loss, while the defense maintained the actions were within professional standards. The court ruled that the claim was inadmissible due to the failure to file the lawsuit within the statutory limitation period.

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Korkein oikeus 10.4.2005 827/2005: Vahingonkorvausvaatimus asianajajaa vastaan on hylätty, jos se on nostettu lainkäymisajan jälkeen; asianajajan menettelyvirhe ei ole vahingonkorvausvastuun peruste, jos se ei ole aiheuttanut vahinkoa.

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negligence claim statute of limitations lawyer liability procedural error inadmissible claim damages assessment professional duty

Cited Legislation

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Korkein oikeus 10.4.2005 827/2005
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A vaati kanteella varatuomari B:ltä vahingonkorvausta sillä perusteella, että B oli asianajotoimeksiantoa täyttäessään huolimattomalla menettelyllään aiheuttanut A:lle vahinkoa. Kysymys vahingonkorvauksen tuomitsemisen perusteesta.

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