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Negligent Mistatement

Negligent Mistatement

An action for negligent misstatement arises where Party A has carelessly made a statement to Party B, where the relationship between the parties is such that Party A owes Party B a duty of care.

Solicitor Negligence

Solicitor Negligence

At one time a solicitor’s duty to his client was determined by the terms of the retainer, i.e. the contract between them.  However, it is now firmly established that a solicitor owes a duty of care in negligence both to his clients and also to third parties within the scope of the “neighbour” / proximity principle.

Liability for Negligence

Liability for Negligence

The most commonly encountered civil wrong is the tort of negligence. It is a principle of law of the very widest practical application. A very significant quantity of all litigation in the courts is based on claims for negligence.