[Lawyers instructed by bank to search the Bankruptcy Register for person with title Pengiran or Pg to whom they wished to advance money. Common knowledge that before marriage in Brunei such a person may use the title Awangku or Ak. Lawyers failed to search for Awangku or Aw. The person was bankrupt listed under title Ak. Lawyers informed bank that the person was not on Bankruptcy Register. Bank advanced money to bankrupt and nothing repaid. Judge held lawyers in breach of contract and negligent for failing to search with the skill and care expected of a reasonably competent and careful lawyer and awarded damages. Judge’s finding upheld on appeal. ]
