Cooper v National Westminster Bank Plc
Decision date: 7 December 2009
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Court: Court not available
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Overall AI summary confidence: medium
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This action concerned Mr Cooper's claim against NatWest arising from the bank's handling of a foreign (Euro) draft and a subsequently issued replacement draft that was not sent as requested, and the bank's later conduct in responding to his complaints. The material issue was whether NatWest's conduct entitled Mr Cooper to damages and interest. The judge awarded Mr Cooper damages of £11,452.18 and interest at 1% above the Bank of England base rate, subject to specified excluded periods.
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