A solicitor wants to make a payment to a third party from a client account without a bill having been delivered. Which fact allows payment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The payment is on behalf of the client and the client has sufficient funds held in the client account for that matter
- Step 1: Payments from client account must relate to the client's own matter and funds.
- Step 2: They must not overdraw the client's ledger.
Answer
The payment is on behalf of the client and the client has sufficient funds held in the client account for that matter.
Why not the others: Firm expenses must come from office account; expected reimbursement does not authorise; another client's request is irrelevant.
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