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The Return of Fettes v Williams? - Zachary Weaver-Shojaie, MWG Solicitors

06/06/13. The issue of impecuniosity has already gained notoriety for its lack of a certain definition. With varying approaches taken within Lagden v O’Connor itself, the issue has been one open to debate and is often reliant on the Court’s involvement for settlement. Since Lagden, many have awaited a more certain definition. This has, to date, remained outstanding, and it is submitted that convolution, rather than clarification, is on the horizon...

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