Sara and Sally Rely on the Statements of Alice, an Accountant

question 10

Essay

Sara and Sally rely on the statements of Alice, an accountant. In a lawsuit brought by Sara and Sally against Alice for fraud, Alice seeks to avoid liability based on the fact that neither Sara nor Sally was in privity of contract with Alice. Alice knew Sara might rely on the financial information provided, but Alice did not know of Sally or anyone in her position. Can Sara and Sally recover against Alice?

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Definitions:

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, leading to intellectual dishonesty.

Selective Misquoting

The practice of intentionally quoting someone out of context in order to misrepresent their position or to support a specific argument or viewpoint.

Data Manipulation

The process of adjusting, organizing, or analyzing data to suit specific purposes.

Incomplete Information

Situations where not all the necessary data or details are available or provided.