In Order to Establish That a Person Giving Advice Owed

question 32

Multiple Choice

In order to establish that a person giving advice owed a duty of care, the plaintiff does not have to prove:

• A)The advice caused harm to the person or property of the plaintiff.
• B)The advice was of a business or serious nature.
• C)The person giving advice knew or should have known that the plaintiff intended to rely on the advice.
• D)It was reasonable in the circumstances for the plaintiff to rely on the advice.

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Definitions:

Listening

The active process of receiving, interpreting, and responding to verbal and non-verbal messages.

Listening Skills

The ability to actively understand information provided by the speaker, showing attention and processing the message effectively.

Attentive Listening

The active, focused process of hearing, understanding, and responding to spoken messages.

Quiet Voice

A soft or subdued tone of voice that may reflect calmness, uncertainty, or a desire not to attract attention.