A Consulting Engineer Incorrectly Reports That a Particular Property Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A consulting engineer incorrectly reports that a particular property is free from soil contamination.Several years later,the property is purchased by Jones.Later,the soil contamination is discovered,and the property is substantially decreased in value.What is the most likely result of the engineer's erroneous reports?

• A) The consulting engineer is probably liable for breach of contract.
• B) The consulting engineer is,due to the passage of time,safe from liability.
• C) The consulting engineer is probably liable for breach of fiduciary duty.
• D) The consulting engineer is probably liable for breach of confidentiality.

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