In Which Case Did the High Court Decide That a Duty

question 11

Multiple Choice

In which case did the High Court decide that a duty of care could arise in relation to both the giving of information and the giving of advice?

• A)Esanda Finance Corporation v Peat Marwick Hungerfords (1997)71 ALJR 448.
• B)L Shaddock & Associates v Parramatta City Council (No 1)(1981)150 CLR 225.
• C)Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562.
• D)Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd [1964] AC 465.

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