Gartside v Sheffield Young & Ellis - [1981] 2 NZLR 547

Negligence — Solicitor — Duty of care — Testatrix gave instructions for a new will but died before will was presented to her for execution — Probate was granted of her previous will — Potential beneficiary under proposed will brought negligence proceedings against the solicitor — Solicitor moved to strike out the statement of claim — Whether the statement of claim disclosed a cause of action.