Cooper v National Westminster Bank Plc
Decision date: 7 December 2009
Neutral citation: [2009] EWHC 3035 (QB)
Court: High Court (King's Bench Division)
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This action concerned Mr Cooper's claim against NatWest arising from the bank's handling of an original foreign draft and a replacement draft, including delays and disputed communications about crediting funds. The court found for Mr Cooper and awarded damages of £11,452.18 with interest at 1% above Bank of England base rate for specified periods, while excluding interest for certain unexplained delay periods.
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