 This case is important because the Court of Appeal set out authority (a case with establishing a precedent) for a solicitors "fiduciary duty" to a lender in the application of funds drawn down by the solicitor irrespective of negligence being established.It has never in this particular case established any negligence, default or breach of duty of care by Mr. Mothew.Millett LJ allowed Mothew's appeal, and held that a causal link needed to be established.