Why Would the Courts Want to Limit the Ability of Third

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Essay

Why would the courts want to limit the ability of third parties to sue auditors who have been negligent? Are there any arguments that this liability should not be limited?

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Definitions:

Foreign Objects

Items or substances found in a place where they do not belong, which can cause harm or interference with normal operations or health.

Scalpel

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery, dissection, or art.

Doctrine of Laches

A legal principle that bars a claim due to a significant delay in seeking relief or asserting a right.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal doctrine which allows proof of negligence to be inferred from the very nature of an accident or injury, in the absence of direct evidence on how any defendant behaved.