Lawler, Matusky & Skeller v. Attorney General of Barbados

Civil Case No. 320 of 1981 (1983)

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Lawler, Matusky & Skeller v. Attorney General of Barbados

Barbados High Court
Civil Case No. 320 of 1981 (1983)

Facts

Two parties entered an arbitration in Barbados. An attorney, Mr. Kannry, (defendant) represented one party in the arbitration. Although admitted as a lawyer in certain jurisdictions, Mr. Kannry was not admitted to the practice of law in Barbados. The other party objected to Mr. Kannry’s participation in the arbitration. The arbitrator reviewed Mr. Kannry’s qualifications and references and found Mr. Kannry could represent his client. However, the arbitral tribunal also directed that Mr. Kannry find a Barbados attorney-at-law to assist him with the representation of his client. The other party asked the Attorney General of Barbados (plaintiff) to file an action with the High Court of Barbados precluding Mr. Kannry’s participation in the arbitration. In its filing, the Attorney General argued the participation of Mr. Kannry in the arbitration would violate the provisions of §12(1)(a) of the Legal Professions Act by allowing Mr. Kannry to practice law in Barbados without a lawyer. The Attorney General further argued that the arbitrator lacked the authority to permit Mr. Kannry to practice law in contravention of § 12(1)(a).

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)

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