This appeal arises out of a claim made by Janin Caribbean Construction Limited (“Janin”) against Ernest Clarence Wilkinson (“Mr Wilkinson”) for damages for breach of a duty of care said to have been owed to Janin for failure to exercise reasonable care and skill in acting for Janin in defence of a personal injuries action brought against Janin by Robert Francis arising out of injuries sustained by him while working for Janin as long ago as 15 May 1993. The principal case against Mr Wilkinson was that he failed to turn up at the trial of the action on 17 January 1995. He was at that time said to have been simply holding papers on behalf of the Attorney of Record, Mr Armand Williams QC.