In a Common Law Action Against an Accountant in a State

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a common law action against an accountant in a state following the Ultramares doctrine, lack of privity is a viable defense if the plaintiff:

• A)can prove the presence of gross negligence which amounts to a reckless disregard for the truth.
• B)bases the action upon fraud.
• C)is the client's creditor who sues the accountant for negligence.
• D)is the accountant's client.

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