The Hedley Byrne case establishes the principle of liability to for .
A) friends and relatives; negligence
B) third parties; tort
C) third parties; negligence misrepresentation
D) clients; breach of contract
E) clients; breach of fiduciary duty

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The Hedley Byrne case established the principle of liability to third parties for negligence misrepresentation. This means that a party can be held liable for making a false statement that induces a third party to rely on it and suffer damages as a result. This principle is also known as the Hedley Byrne v Heller principle.

The Hedley Byrne Case Establishes the Principle of Liability to for